Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of 76 mm x 105

76 mm x 105

semblance of residue on the reverse from previous board mounting

SS-Sturmbannführer Kurt "Panzer" Meyer (black and white

(Medalla de Ifni-Sahara)

but typical WWI period French Bertrand manufacture

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of 76 mm x 105In gilt on brass, measuring 44 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, green oxidation evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Victoria under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 17, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. K. Cornwall with a strength of 32 officers and 883 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was