Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version Newly Listed while the left sleeve has

while the left sleeve has an embroidered "GS" insignia

exhibiting the expected wear from active use

but with the scabbard non-matching

The obverse with a raised central mobile swastika surrounded by a ribbed border

Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version Newly Listed while the left sleeve hasBrowning 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