Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction Archive Poland: People' Republic: Cross of

Poland: People' Republic: Cross of Merit

With original worn hanger

a German heavy machine gun was being examined at the end of the hut

arriving at the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in France on the 28th

when he returned to the 1st Battalion and suffered a gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his right knee on August 10

Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction Archive Poland: People' Republic: Cross ofIn 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