Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version Newly Listed Letham was blown out of

Letham was blown out of the boat and ended up in the water with his life jacket melting across his back

while the left sleeve has an embroidered "GS" insignia

exhibiting the expected wear from active use

of simple construction

Canada. A First War 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Second Version Newly Listed Letham was blown out ofBrowning copper, second version with "AMERICAN LEGION" ribbon banner, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & Co. 1915" on the reverse, 46. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 (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