Canada, CEF. A 202nd Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Sportsmen's Battalion" Cap Badge GTRexclude An Iron Cross First Class

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Godet - Silver frame with iron core (magnetic)

(engraved: GETHYN JONES)

1917 and during the latter part of this time

plus cover printed in black and red inks on a light blue card stock

Canada, CEF. A 202nd Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Sportsmen's Battalion" Cap Badge GTRexclude An Iron Cross First ClassIn 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