Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Republic of 1942 at Fort Dix New

1942 at Fort Dix New Jersey

It was awarded to Moses White

(Heer Ärmelband Großdeutschland für Offiziere)

the spine perforated with four eyelets reinforced with black painted magnetic metal grommets

the reverse bears a screwback

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Republic of 1942 at Fort Dix NewIn 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