Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 Newly Listed Married at an early age

Married at an early age

measuring 173 mm (w) x 103 mm (h) as folded

An eight-pointed faceted star in bronze

incorporating an airship and a balloon

tiny enamel chip

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 Newly Listed Married at an early ageIn 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