Canada, CEF. A10th Infantry Battalion "10th Canadians" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Newly Listed two weeks shy of his

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Canada, CEF. A10th Infantry Battalion "10th Canadians" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Newly Listed two weeks shy of hisIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 46 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, light wear on the obverse, residue evident on the reverse from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Calgary, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914