Canada, Cef. A 213Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.e.lees, C.1916 GTRexclude with facsimile signature of Generaloberst

with facsimile signature of Generaloberst

Instituted December 27

served with the 2nd Battalion Q

which he described as "two long years in The Black Republic"

approximately 4 x 1

Canada, Cef. A 213Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.e.lees, C.1916 GTRexclude with facsimile signature of GeneraloberstType II with "Acta Non Verba". In browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. E. LEES & Co 1916" on the reverse, measuring 48 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 21, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. J. McCormick