Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Buy Now and III Class Bronze Grade

and III Class Bronze Grade

reserved for a small number of distinguished individuals close to the Emperor

13 mm (w) x 81

on ribbon bar for suspension

Erbe AG of Schmalkalden stamped onto the centre of the ricasso

Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Buy Now and III Class Bronze GradeIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO" on the reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 strength of 31 officers and 841 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed