Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic horizontal pinback with a barrel

horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse

with the numerals “39” embroidered onto the tabs in red machine embroidered threading

known for his skill in archery and skiing

Number refers to the maker "822" (some sources believe this maker to be Sieper)

1919 in the 17th Reserve Battalion and survived the war

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic horizontal pinback with a barrelTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact with pin, dark residue around the white metal insignia, very 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