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

Company E was defending a key terrain feature in the Wonju area when a numerically superior enemy force launched several fanatical attacks against the company positions

The shoulders have button down epaulet straps held in place via metal buttons

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