Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Auction Archive The 43 mm wide sweatband

The 43 mm wide sweatband is fabricated from chocolate brown leather

his citation stating: "Under the provisions of AR 600-85

with two folds

with a vertical pinback (not functional)

each measuring 46 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Auction Archive The 43 mm wide sweatbandIn 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