WW1 regimental postcard, ‘The Canadian Buffs’: 198th Battn CEF

The 198th was formed in the summer of 1916 composed of 872 members. They sailed for England in March of 1917.

Flag on left ‘Canadian Buffs Overseas Battn CEF’ with roman numerals ‘CXCVIII’ (198) in the middle. Flag on right 'Canadian Buffs CEF 198th Battn' with gryphon in the middle. Gryphon at top.

Scarce! Permission could not be obtained for the use of the dragon from the British Royal East Kent Regiment.

Unused

Light smudges on front and back.

The 198th (Canadian Buffs) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 from The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, which was based in that city.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/198th_Battalion_(Canadian_Buffs),_CEF

• Mobilization authorized: February 4, 1916
• Trained:
• February 4, 1916 to July 1, 1916 – Toronto
• July 2, 1916 to October 1916 – Camp Borden
• October 1916 to February 23, 1917 – Toronto
• February 26, 1917 to March 24, 1917 – St, John, New Brunswick
• Embarked: March 25, 1917 at Halifax
• Disembarked: April 8, 1917 at Liverpool
• Training Camps: Otterpool: Witley, England
• Disposition: Principal drafts to 3rd, 19th, 20th, 75th Battalions and 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles
• Disbanded: 1917
• Commanding Officer: Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Cooper, QOR of C
• Strength on leaving Canada: 31 officers and 844 other ranks

https://qormuseum.org/history/timeline-1900-1924/the-first-world-war/perpetuated-battalions/198th-battalion-cef/