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