Canada, CEF. A 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons GTRexclude He enlisted in the fall

He enlisted in the fall of 1915 in the 95th Battalion when only 17 years of age

MITTWEIDA badge in gilded bronze

with pleasing dark patina

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

All were made by the same maker and were privately purchased by the veterans

Canada, CEF. A 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons GTRexclude He enlisted in the fallTwo 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