Canada, CEF. A 18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I Buy Now within a ribbed wreath bearing

within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)

the reverse with a block hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting  a round wire catch

measuring 112 mm (w) x 36 mm (h))

two brown finished metal eyelets for ventilation placed at the rear

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a 45 mm-long bronze bar with a horizontal pinback

Canada, CEF. A 18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I Buy Now within a ribbed wreath bearingIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 34 mm (w) x 39. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. S. Wigle, with a strength of 36 officers and 1,081 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade,