Canada. A 197th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, c. 1915

"Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada". In pickled copper, voided, measuring 41.5 mm (w) x 37.5 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 absorbed into the 11th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.