Canada, CEF. A 223rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" Cap Badge
In pickled copper, voided, unmarked but known to have been made by Dingwall of Winnipeg, measuring 45 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The 223rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel H. Albrechsten with a strength of 17 officers and 507 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 11th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

