The dagger is in an overall poor condition
late 2nd (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Battalion
very fine quality and nearly mint condition
measuring 60 mm (w) x 88 mm (l) x 16 mm (h)
specifically the Heer (Army) branch
Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude The dagger is in anIn pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 39 mmm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Griesbach. The Battalion served in France