Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity the Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871

the Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 with the Gravelotte-St

1914 Iron Crosses

On arrival overseas the Battalion was dispersed to augment other Canadian infantry units

by the Grace of God

the other being Sir Winston Churchill)

Canada, CEF. A 198Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis & Co.,C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity the Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871In 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