Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Auction Archive including that at Basque Roads

including that at Basque Roads as Captain of the 80-gun third rate ship of the line HMS Caesar

with Honour Crosses of the World War 1914/1918

set within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST)

the lid liner maker marked “RUDOLF SOUVAL

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Auction Archive including that at Basque RoadsTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44. 40 mm (w) x 43. 73 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting evident on the obverse, 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