Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of KDF Appreciation Tinnie - Brown

KDF Appreciation Tinnie - Brown bakelite with gold-coloured gilt and green paint

dated 1908)

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

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

semblance of residue on the reverse from previous board mounting

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of KDF Appreciation Tinnie - BrownIn 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