Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 Auction and officially sworn in on

and officially sworn in on the 12th of May of the same year

New Brunswick aboard the HMT Grampian on December 17

who was killed in action at the battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917 -  British War Medal 1914-20 (183743 Pte

Oltenia and Banat- the lion on the bridge on red enamel background) and the black and white crest of the Royal House of Hohenzollern

It is dated to March 2

Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 Auction and officially sworn in onType II with "American Legion" Banner ("Unauthorized" Version). In browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, near 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