Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner Hold Canadian Field Artillery and embarked

Canadian Field Artillery and embarked Canada aboard the S

" The crew were initially reported as "Missing" but later confirmed as "Killed as the Result of a Flying Accident" on March 12

engraved by Japanese characters standing for “Order of Merit Decoration”

The Order underwent a number of name and design changes in its short 5-year lifespan

Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner Hold Canadian Field Artillery and embarkedIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (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 Battalion was one of four