A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge Hold Four First War Austrian Medals

Four First War Austrian Medals and Awards - Bravery Medal

he was discharged on May 9th

silver and silver-gilt

After his release he remained in active Army service

the former as part of the famous "firestorm" raids

A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge Hold Four First War Austrian Medals2nd Version with "American Legion" Ribbon Banner: Browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & Co 1915" on the reverse, 43. 8 mm x 47. 7 mm, 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