Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Newly Listed the obverse centre presenting a

the obverse centre presenting a blackened medallion with an imposed escutcheon bearing the Croatian coat of arms

Swallow-tailed flag with black and white nylon strips forming a border

Screwback - A finely produced cross in nicely toned silver frame and iron core (magnetic)

effective April 20

Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Newly Listed the obverse centre presenting aIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO" on the reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The 198th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Cooper with a strength of 31 officers and 841 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed