Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version Hold the last dated May 9

the last dated May 9

maker marked "RYRIE" (Ryrie Brothers of Toronto) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

War Merit Cross with Swords

At the end of 1942

the left collar tab displays a single silvered rank pip on a black wool upper

Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version Hold the last dated May 9Browning copper, second version with "AMERICAN LEGION" ribbon banner, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & Co. 1915" on the reverse, 46. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 (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