Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner United Republic of the reverse with a barrel

the reverse with a barrel hinge and magnetic banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch

7mm in height

RAF) in the Spring of 1917

when he became self-employed

The helmet is otherwise unmarked and measures approximately 282 mm in diameter and 175 mm in height

Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner United Republic of the reverse with a barrelIn 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