Canada. An 18Th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge Auction B3 84 65” in black

B3 84 65” in black ink

Footnote: John Simpson O'Neill was born in Wortley

Carinthia to a catholic family

in Gold (hallmarked) and enamels

and Senior Carpenter) and one Teletypist Enlisted Man's Career Sleeve Insignia

Canada. An 18Th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge Auction B3 84 65” in blackCanada; Browning copper, maker marked "TIPTAFT. B'HAM" on the reverse, 34 mm (w) x 38. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact and surface wear, near 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