Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons certificate_of_authenticity He was taken on strength

He was taken on strength at A15 Canadian Infantry Training Centre

and Breast Star: 18K Gold with red

joined through the arms by clusters of oak leaves

The older Bawlf was initially transferred to the 18th Reserve Battalion on January 12

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons certificate_of_authenticity He was taken on strengthTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting evident on the obverse, near 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