Canada, CEF. A18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II Auction 2) An Early “Der Stahlhelm”

2) An Early “Der Stahlhelm” Badge

102 mm x 143 mm)

The waistband features a hollow channel through which is looped an integral belt of identical construction

base with a raised platform incorporating a recessed medal bed in moss green felt

Canada, CEF. A18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II Auction 2) An Early “Der Stahlhelm”In 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,