Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac AH” in Arabic script

AH” in Arabic script

extremely fine with light scuffing and a minor rip

strong signs of aging

500 being needed

with its black rayon backer on the reverse

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac AH” in Arabic scriptIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 42 mm (w) x 37. 6 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