A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge; First Version Auction Archive maker marked "Deschler & Sohn

maker marked "Deschler & Sohn Munchen" on the inside lid

and in command of the Brigade

RLSS) on an original ribbon

affixed to the underlying tan cotton strap

Consisting of both 4 & 12 Year Service Medals

A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge; First Version Auction Archive maker marked "Deschler & SohnBrowning copper, first version with "Acta Non Verba" (Deeds Not Words) ribbon banner, maker marked "GEO. LEES & CO." and "ELLIS BROS." on the reverse, 44. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, cleaned on the obverse, lightly lacquered, 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