Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Archive marked “RZM M1/148” for manufacture

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

each constructed of magnetic metal and on loops for suspension

enjoys a great degree of trust among the Officer Korps

light surface wear evident on the obverse

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Archive marked “RZM M1/148” for manufactureIn 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