within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath
The document is dated to Ortsunterkunft (local quarters) on June 22
90mm (h – including the Skanderbeg helmet suspension)
"for refusing to go on duty"
with minimal fraying in the bullion wire
Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden within an oval laurel andIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO." on the reverse, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), cleaned, very light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" 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 strength of 31 officers and 841 other ranks.