Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons visually-hidden Reverse inscribed "COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Reverse inscribed "COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

shows some fraying and soiling

of the Iron Cross

It was awarded to Canadians who were deemed to have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens

medium green

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons visually-hidden Reverse inscribed "COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSTwo 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), both lugs intact with pin, dark residue around the white metal insignia, 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