Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Republic of The obverse with the bust

The obverse with the bust of Liberty partially encompassed by the inscription “E

(Heer Ärmelband Großdeutschland für Offiziere)

the spine perforated with four eyelets reinforced with black painted magnetic metal grommets

a postwar enlarged studio portrait depicting a wounded Waffen-SS Sturmmann wearing an overseas cap

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Republic of The obverse with the bustIn 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