Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive brass Army (Heer) insignia affixed

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

measuring 94 mm x 103 mm

inscribed "Luftwaffe Flugzeugführer=Abzeichen" on the lid

the silvering and gilt alternating on the arms of the star

Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive brass Army (Heer) insignia affixed"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