A First War 198Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Newly Listed 's and Gunners of the

's and Gunners of the 1st Medium Regiment

that Laplante's future plans were undecided

scattered silvering wear on both sides

obverse illustrating an Imperial Iron Cross fronted by a downward pointing sword

Produced in a deep red felt exhibiting only small period tears and wear

A First War 198Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Newly Listed 's and Gunners of theBrowning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO." on the reverse, 45. 5 mm x 45. 7 mm, intact lugs, top tip of the maple leaf bent slightly forward, green oxidation spots evident on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The 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