Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner Archive printed in black inks on

printed in black inks on a white base

most of the men were transferred from these so called "German Regiments" into the new SS-Division

His commanding officers noted that he had a "high learning ability"

enameling intact

Three Third Republic awards:

Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner Archive printed in black inks onIn 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