Canada, CEF. A 218th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge, C.1916 Auction residue on the obverse of

residue on the obverse of the BWM

attractive old patina from age with minimal bruising

The fittings are brass

the reverse with a maker’s mark of “HUTSCHENREUTHER

Fletcher signed an affidavit on January 11

Canada, CEF. A 218th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge, C.1916 Auction residue on the obverse ofIn pickled copper, measuring 25 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas, 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