Canada, CEF. A 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons GTRexclude with pleasing dark patina

with pleasing dark patina

Valley Cottages Cemetery

Front center of helmet has a 1st pattern NSKK stylized national eagle

silvered star affixed to its original ribbon with dual prong pinback

measuring 144 mm (w) x 220 mm (h) when folded

Canada, CEF. A 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons GTRexclude with pleasing dark patinaTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and light contact evident in the white metal insignia, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914, sailing on October