Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Archive uppers in yellow cotton interlaced

uppers in yellow cotton interlaced with fine gold-coloured bullion wire

residue in the recessed areas from polishing

Naming has been neatly re-engraved

marked with an "A" in a circle (made in Vienna) and "835" (silver) on the edge

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Archive uppers in yellow cotton interlacedIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 37. 2 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 and