Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By G.h.lee, C.1915 Archive one in bronze

one in bronze

but in much smaller numbers

held in place via two prongs to an original triangular war decoration ribbon with hook and eye

metal locket at the blade entry end held in place by one screw

After his medical examination upon leaving the service

Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By G.h.lee, C.1915 Archive one in bronzeType II with "American Legion" Ribbon Banner. In browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & Co. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. B. Clark with a strength of 31 officers and 798