Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 Hold Canadian Issue - Silver issue

Canadian Issue - Silver issue with original ribbon and box of issue

Footnote: (Chief Engine Room Artificer Class 1) Henry Spencer Read was 42 when he was killed at the Battle of Jutland aboard HMS Ardent

1943 and signed in blue ink by the Commander of the 313th Infantry Regiment

General Benavides

one loop on left side of wreath missing

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 Hold Canadian Issue - Silver issueIn 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