Canada, CEF. A 194th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction (Orden Del Merito Civil)

(Orden Del Merito Civil)

he got diarrhoea and had to be admissioned to a hospital

but pin on reverse is missing

The fob composed of a 270 mm long chain with large rings at either end in bronze gilt

Both the top and bottom edges of the cap band are trimmed with rose-pink wool piping

Canada, CEF. A 194th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction (Orden Del Merito Civil)In 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