Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive He was taken on strength

He was taken on strength and posted to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton for return to Canada

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

with two holes for attachment

measuring 94 mm x 103 mm

31 mm x 34

Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive He was taken on strength"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