Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude sides and underside in green

sides and underside in green wool

centre crest and crown separately affixed

they had no nourishment for two days and nights

reinforced buttonhole on exterior end to accommodate uniform button

Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude sides and underside in greenIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 37. 3 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 306 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was