A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge; First Version Newly Listed engraved on reverse "EXP

engraved on reverse "EXP

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Lorne Rifles in May 1900

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A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge; First Version Newly Listed engraved on reverse "EXPBrowning 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