A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Auction Archive interlaced with forest green threading

interlaced with forest green threading

Harlow of Cambridge

held in place by small brass Canada Militia buttons

pre 1914 period issue

A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Auction Archive interlaced with forest green threadingGilt sterling silver with red, white and blue enamels, marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), the British lion, date marked "s" (1917) and maker marked "G. A.&S" on the reverse, 28. 5 mm x 33. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in