Canada, CEF. A 218th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge, C.1916 Archive 144 Leaflet

144 Leaflet

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Canada, CEF. A 218th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge, C.1916 Archive 144 LeafletIn 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