Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 Hold Troop Officer

Troop Officer

Canadian Issue - Silver issue with original ribbon and box of issue

measuring 65 mm x 46 mm

Relief of Ladysmith

clasp affixed to its original ribbon

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 Hold Troop OfficerIn pickled brass, maker marked "JACKSON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 7 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, better than very 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