Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of along with a aluminum gilt

along with a aluminum gilt “HV” (Heeresverwaltung) insignia and a bronze gilt pip affixed to both

dated 1908)

as worn by the veteran)

76 mm x 105

crossed swords clasp above "KARJALAN KANNAS" battle clasp on the original ribbon with pinback

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of along with a aluminum giltIn 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