Canada, Cef. A 213Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.e.lees, C.1916 GTRexclude reverse marked with the RZM

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "78" (Paulmann & Crone

on a horizontally pierced ball suspension

ASM is reverse mounted

with facsimile signature of Generaloberst

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

Canada, Cef. A 213Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By Geo.e.lees, C.1916 GTRexclude reverse marked with the RZMType 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