Canada, CEF. A 18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I Buy Now The helmet is fully unmarked

The helmet is fully unmarked and measures 220 mm (w) x 310 mm (h) x 150 mm (h)

the reverse with a block hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting  a round wire catch

within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)

wear evident on the leather strips on the ends

Footnote: Württemberg Merit Cross with Swords is fairly scarce

Canada, CEF. A 18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I Buy Now The helmet is fully unmarkedIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 34 mm (w) x 39. 2 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,