Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the lower edge of the

the lower edge of the wreath featuring dual hooks connecting to a pendant of identical construction and consisting of a central starburst rosette flanked on each side by three laurel leaves

while the Allied forces consisted of the U

Ontario in January 1916

A rare and extremely well-preserved Wehrmacht MP40 magazine pouch

he volunteered for Pacific theatre duty on June 22

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the lower edge of theTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), one lug intact with pin, other lug missing, dark patina to base, remains near very 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