Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version United Republic of gilt wear evident on the

gilt wear evident on the Bronze Grade Military Merit Medal and the Commemorative Cross 1848-1908

Overall fine to very fine condition

A Blue Division cardboard emblem

obverse with right-facing bust of Wilhelm II

two "CANADA" Embroidered Shoulder Titles (white embroidered lettering on grayish blue wool

Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version United Republic of gilt wear evident on theBrowning copper, second version with "AMERICAN LEGION" ribbon banner, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & Co. 1915" on the reverse, 47. 3 mm (w) x 44 (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