Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden A badge of three-piece construction

A badge of three-piece construction

Majendie and C

with the ribbing retaining a period original twisted bronze cord

the exterior presents mild sun bleaching

measuring 67 mm (w) x 89 mm (h)

Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden A badge of three-piece constructionIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO" on the reverse, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, obverse with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 198th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Cooper with a