Canada, CEF. A18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II Auction connected to a segment of

connected to a segment of neck ribbon

seeing action in Italy

backed by a branch of laurel leaves above and engraver marked below

2) An Early “Der Stahlhelm” Badge

Canada, CEF. A18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II Auction connected to a segment ofIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 50 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,