Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 Auction Oltenia and Banat- the lion

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Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 Auction Oltenia and Banat- the lionType 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