Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 United Republic of MAERZ 1897” (“IN MEMORY OF

MAERZ 1897” (“IN MEMORY OF THE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY THE GREAT EMPEROR WILHELM I

so-called “plain grass” version by this maker

The chain measures approximately 1

Suspended from a bar hanger with pinback

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath C

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 United Republic of MAERZ 1897” (“IN MEMORY OFIn 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