Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive 1888 in Ilfracome

1888 in Ilfracome

in gilt aluminum and finely detailed machine embroidery

The pennant was used by the 2

was easily fatigued

the buckle measuring 39 mm x 42

Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive 1888 in Ilfracome"Scandinavian Overseas Battalion Vikings of Canada". In pickled copper, voided, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. G. Forseca with a strength of 9 officers