Canada, Cef. A 194Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Ash Bros, C.1916 Auction Archive with a crown and crescent

with a crown and crescent moon indicating German manufacture and a silver content number of “800”

Constructed of gilt aluminum in the shape of a laurel wreath with berries

1st Class (bronze gilt and enamels

The purpose of the badge was to prevent men of military age but not in uniform from being harassed by women pursuing them with white feathers

(Ehrenzeichen für besondere Verdienste um das Bayerische Rote Kreuz)

Canada, Cef. A 194Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Ash Bros, C.1916 Auction Archive with a crown and crescentIn 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. 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