Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 Auction adorned by an imperial double-headed

adorned by an imperial double-headed eagle partially enameled in black

9 "Germania"

silvering wear evident on the swords and on the reverse

22 mm x 23 mm

when the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Force fighter-bombers and bombers attacked enemy land forces

Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 Auction adorned by an imperial double-headedType 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