Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Newly Listed marked with PKZ number 13

marked with PKZ number 13 on suspension loop for maker Gustav Brehmer

Swallow-tailed flag with black and white nylon strips forming a border

the obverse centre presenting a blackened medallion with an imposed escutcheon bearing the Croatian coat of arms

chipping evident in the green enamels on two linden leaves

effective April 20

Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 Newly Listed marked with PKZ number 13In 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