Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden at the MND (Marinenachrichtendienst /

at the MND (Marinenachrichtendienst / Naval Intelligence) Bergen Sportfest in June 1942

possibly of Egyptian manufacture

with the ribbing retaining a period original twisted bronze cord

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

demonstrating oxidation to the metal clip and minor material fatigue to the canvas

Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden at the MND (Marinenachrichtendienst /In 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