Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Auction Archive plus a period Air Gunner

plus a period Air Gunner "AG" Wing in brown and white embroidery

each of which bears an ornate design: one is wrapped the handle and forms the crossguard

measuring 78 mm (w) x 34 mm (h))

The interior of the tunic features a complete white cotton liner

numbered “382” on the reverse

Canada, CEF. A 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion / Vikings of Canada" Cap Badge Auction Archive plus a period Air GunnerIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 42 mm (w) x 37. 6 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. G. Forseca with a strength of 9 officers and 306 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was