Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By G.h.lee, C.1915 Hold so called Type “A” -

so called Type “A” - maker marked badge

For his South African War service

NORTHERN IRELAND (23009314 SIG

tied off in a bow with Gold clip for the badge at the bottom end

Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By G.h.lee, C.1915 Hold so called Type “A” -Type 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