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

they had no nourishment for two days and nights

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

sides and underside in green wool

reverse inscribed EJERCITO DE CHILE 20 AÑOS DE SERVICIOS (Chilean Army

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