194th Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1144.001.01.000

Estimated market value:

$125 USD

  • 194th Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge
  • 194th Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$125 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Hemsley
  • Composition
    Blackened Brass/Silvered
  • Inscription
    Obv: EDMONTON HIGHLANDERS 194 OVERSEAS BATTALION CANADA
  • Size
    42.5mm x 44mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Canada, CEF. A 194th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge, by Ash bros, c.1916

In browning copper, maker marked "ASH BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42.5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine.

History


This badge was worn by members of the 194th Infantry Battalion.

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 England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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