Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Auction Archive numbered “382” on the reverse

numbered “382” on the reverse

each of which bears an ornate design: one is wrapped the handle and forms the crossguard

seeing action during the Battle of Crete

5 mm x 75 mm Army green cloth

plus a period Air Gunner "AG" Wing in brown and white embroidery

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Auction Archive numbered “382” on the reverseIn 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