Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Hold a Reich Air Protection League

a Reich Air Protection League (RLB) pin

There is a Kriegsmarine eagle insignia in yellow embroidery on a black wool base sewn in place on the right breast

tightly affixed in the standard style

1940 it was responsible for the sinking of the British troop transporter “Lancastria”

maker marked "SCHWAAB S & S CO

Canada, CEF. A 198th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Buffs" Cap Badge Hold a Reich Air Protection LeagueIn 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