Instituted July 11
with remnants of the uniform on the reverse
and bending of the visor core
where the establishment of the Catholic Church in Western Canada was largely Oblate work
measuring 60 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)
Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Republic of Instituted July 11Two piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44. 40 mm (w) x 43. 73 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting evident on the obverse, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southwestern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914