Canada, CEF. A 202nd Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Sportsmen's Battalion" Cap Badge GTRexclude 1917 and during the latter

1917 and during the latter part of this time

the reverse bearing a Milan studio mark

surrounded by an enamelled white ring inscribed LA UNION ES LA FUERZA MCMXXV

the suspension loop is missing

Eaton Co Picture Department" label affixed to the kraft paper backer

Canada, CEF. A 202nd Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Sportsmen's Battalion" Cap Badge GTRexclude 1917 and during the latterIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 48. 7 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 24, 1916, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. E. Bowen, with a strength of 27 officers and 746 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 9th Reserve