Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Auction above a stamped issue number

above a stamped issue number of “5321”

with swords under the crown in all three classes

The blade presents plain with the exception of a maker’s mark near the reverse ricasso of “ORIGINAL EICKHORN

Ears discharged for about 3 weeks after (the) injury

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Auction above a stamped issue numberIn 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