Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Buy Now on loops for suspension from

on loops for suspension from period original shortened ribbons

inscribed “Für Leistungen in der DJ” (German - For Proficiency in the DJ)

Commemorative Medal for the Great War 1914-1918 (in bronze

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

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

Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Buy Now on loops for suspension fromIn 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.