Canada, CEF. A 194th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction just before it was scrapped

just before it was scrapped

but there were "many cases" of diarrhea and dysentery at the post

measuring 995 mm (w) x 740 mm (h)

partially detached along the centre seam

this striking example remains in an extremely fine condition

Canada, CEF. A 194th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction just before it was scrappedIn blackened pickled copper, maker marked "ASH BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton and District with mobilization headquarters at Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. C. Craig with a strength of 31 officers and 906 other ranks. In