Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac his mother assuming the name

his mother assuming the name of Bernice Newson of Toronto

the eleventh bey was promoted to the rank of Musir-i-Mufakham (Fieldmarshal) which was the highest rank in the Ottoman Army

some surface oxidation evident on the rolled bullion

Stufe für 25 Jahre mit Etui)

with a correct replacementl ribbon

Canada, CEF. A 97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type II with "American Legion" Banner consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac his mother assuming the nameIn 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