Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 1919 in the 17th Reserve

1919 in the 17th Reserve Battalion and survived the war

known for his skill in archery and skiing

with an old blue ribbon without small eagle device

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

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 1919 in the 17th ReserveTwo 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