Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Buy Now Each tab measures 40 mm

Each tab measures 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (l)

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “GESCHWADER GENERAL WEVER”

measuring 44 mm x 44

but in 1975

(patches of black and white wool sewn back-to-back

Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Buy Now Each tab measures 40 mmIn 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.