Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive 31 mm x 34

31 mm x 34

As a Temporary Captain in 1918

the men of K2 nearly rose in mutiny over an imagined grievance concerning Ship's Prayers

the silvering and gilt alternating on the arms of the star

with two holes for attachment

Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive 31 mm x 34"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