Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Buy Now Each tab measures 40 mm

Each tab measures 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (l)

the interior presents a manufacturers patch in near the waistband of the left side

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

on loops for suspension from period original shortened ribbons

the obverse consisting of a vaulted Cross Pattée with ribbed arms joined through the quadrants by ball finials which emanate from the centrepiece

Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Buy Now Each tab measures 40 mmIn 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.