Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Province of China rim engraved AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ

rim engraved AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ

Robinson re-enlisted for WWII service

issued on 12 February 1943 and effective 8 February

Lewis was transferred to the Retired Reserve on July 1

Hofmann was placed in captivity and spent time in hospital between May 10 and 28

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Province of China rim engraved AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZTwo 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), one lug intact with pin, other lug missing, dark patina to base, remains near 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