Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden demonstrating oxidation to the metal

demonstrating oxidation to the metal clip and minor material fatigue to the canvas

with the ribbing retaining a period original twisted bronze cord

and almost certainly by German maker JFS (Josef Feix & Söhne

and has double-sided chinstraps which meet magnetic metal buckles emanating from the opposite sides

measuring 67 mm (w) x 89 mm (h)

Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden demonstrating oxidation to the metalIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO" on the reverse, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, obverse with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near 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