Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Archive each constructed of magnetic metal

each constructed of magnetic metal and on loops for suspension

marked with an "A" in a circle (made in Vienna) and "835" (silver) on the edge

marked “RZM M1/148” for manufacture by Heinrich Ubricht’s Witwe of Vienna

issued in the name of “HARRY THIES”

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Archive each constructed of magnetic metalIn 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