Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Republic of SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Reichsführer-SS”

SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Reichsführer-SS”

5 mm x 54 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

He was attached to Headquarters Canadian Training Depot at Shorncliffe

very excellent quality

Military Merit Service Medal 1841-1866 - in silver

Canada, CEF. A First War 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Republic of SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Reichsführer-SS”In 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.