Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of obverse illustrating the 6th Regiment

obverse illustrating the 6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) insignia

Footnote: This particular buckle is illustrated on page 456 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

1943 and bears the signature of the Generalmajor und Divisions Kommandeur

7 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

Canada, Cef. A 197Th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings Of Canada" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of obverse illustrating the 6th RegimentIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 37. 3 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