Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Republic of each constructed of field grey

each constructed of field grey wool and trimmed with meadow-green piping

1942 at Fort Dix New Jersey

and forfeited three days' pay for his first case of "drunkenness" on June 19

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

the second badge measuring 36 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Republic of each constructed of field greyIn 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