Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge Pair Auction maker marked "TIFFANY & Co"

maker marked "TIFFANY & Co"

surrounded by the inscription "PANZER AUFKLÄRUNGSABTEILUNG 40"

with obverse centre in silver gilt presenting an enameled white Latin Cross

some loss of gilt finish is evident in addition to minor flecking of the enamels

but was meant solely for boys of the ages 10-14

Canada, Cef. A 218Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Irish" Collar Badge Pair Auction maker marked "TIFFANY & Co"In pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 25. 7 mm (w) x 28. 7 mm (h) each, lugs intact on both badges, very light contact, near extremely 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 ranks. In England, the