To date no explanation has been found that would explain why this badge was struck in silver since only gold badges are known to have been officially authorized by the War Department for wear on a uniform; however, in 1918 V. H. Blackinton did list the badge in their catalog as being ...
British 8th Army Cloth Formation Badge The 1st Canadian Infantry Division, 5th Canadian Armoured Division, 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade and the I Canadian Corps were all under the command of the British 8th Army when they landed in Sicily and onward to Italy The Royale 22e Regiment were part ...