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)

wear evident on the corners on the lid and in the fabric overlying the hinged area

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

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

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

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.