Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner Archive with decolored central thread

with decolored central thread

most of the men were transferred from these so called "German Regiments" into the new SS-Division

measuring 69 mm x 68 mm

also including an interesting studio portrait of an unidentified individual marked with Allied (presumably British) cartoons and caricatures

his condition was reassessed by a Medical Board at Quebec City

Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner Archive with decolored central threadIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 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 other ranks. The Battalion was one of four