Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 United Republic of Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd class

Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd class w/Swords

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The updated Medal of the War Volunteer was instituted on April 7

measuring 63 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of wool backer

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Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.h.lees, C.1915 United Republic of Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd classType 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