Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive Constructed of gilt aluminum in

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

with two holes for attachment

measuring 94 mm x 103 mm

brass Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the brass base

inscribed "Luftwaffe Flugzeugführer=Abzeichen" on the lid

Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive Constructed of gilt aluminum in"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