Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons United Republic of Gus Field was a member

Gus Field was a member of No

and a code of “35/36” for Overhoff & Cie

the accent lines which run along the border of the lower pommel and backstrap are deeply engraved and well defined

A superb display piece

within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS” (“ALBERT THE MERCIFUL”) with arabesques

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons United Republic of Gus Field was a memberTwo 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