Description
each representing one thousand feet
1916 and 2438 of September 15
a push clasp on the side
A Totenkopf traditions badge
AFC and was later re-opened on October 26th
Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner Hold each representing one thousand feetIn 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