Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude glue from collector’s mounting remaining

glue from collector’s mounting remaining

This is a fine example of the observer badge that demonstrates period use and ownership

She started acting at the age of 16

plain reverse with slider

3 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude glue from collector’s mounting remainingIn 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