Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive maker marked with the LDO-number

maker marked with the LDO-number L/53 for Hymmen & Co

inscribed "Luftwaffe Flugzeugführer=Abzeichen" on the lid

brass Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the brass base

constructed of heavy card stock with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior with a golden national eagle embossed on the outside of the lid

Canada. A 197Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C. 1915 Archive maker marked with the LDO-number"Scandinavian Overseas Battalion Vikings of Canada". In pickled copper, voided, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 37. 5 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