Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 United Republic of Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd class

Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd class w/Swords

90 mm (w) x 42

measuring 63 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of wool backer

stamped "CAMPBELL E R / 3130173 / 18 BATT

measuring 25 mm (w) x 31 mm (h)

Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 United Republic of Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd classType II with "American Legion" Banner ("Unauthorized" Version). In browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, near 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