Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 Auction Archive A first war period medal

A first war period medal bar with 1) A Bavarian Order of Military Merit Fourth Class

while "38" is the year of production - 1938

with patterned silver bullion trim and yellow braid trim remaining in place

56 General Hospital at Etaples on August 15th

21 July 1890 in Freibergsdorf) on 11 May 1945

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Cap Badge, By Jackson, C.1916 Auction Archive A first war period medalIn 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