Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge United Republic of back on the Western Front

back on the Western Front

magnetic vertical needle style pin with a sheet metal catch and a round wire catch

that he was discharged from service with the 154th Battalion due to a disablility

also secured with a bakelite button

He also had a brother who served during World War I

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge United Republic of back on the Western FrontIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 37. 2 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