Canada, CEF. A 218th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge, C.1916 Auction 45 mm (w) x 82

45 mm (w) x 82

attractive old patina from age with minimal bruising

returning to Canada on May 6th

to house the tomb of his favorite wife

Canada, CEF. A 218th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge, C.1916 Auction 45 mm (w) x 82In pickled copper, measuring 25 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas, 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