Canada, Cef. A 1St Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge Auction Badge has replacement reverse pin

Badge has replacement reverse pin

the obverse with a central black and white enameled target

15 mm x 41

England on October 10th

medium green shade of wool/ felt and trimmed in braided red rayon piping

Canada, Cef. A 1St Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge Auction Badge has replacement reverse pinTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F.