Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden with the ribbing retaining a

with the ribbing retaining a period original twisted bronze cord

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

each constructed of a dark green wool base with a card stock core

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

Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge visually-hidden with the ribbing retaining aIn 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