A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude From the decorations office of

From the decorations office of the Red Cross

and in the invasion of France in 1940

deep red velvet raised key bed in the centre flanked by empty medal beds on either side

letters (award documents and other documents in generally very fine condition)

The squadron expresses their heartfelt congratulations for winning this prestigious award

A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude From the decorations office of"Winnipeg Battalion" : Sterling silver with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked "SSR" and marked "STERLING SILVER" on the reverse, 28. 7 mm x 34 mm, horizontal pinback, chipping evident in the blue enamels, very fine. Footnote: The 61st Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Canada on April 5, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F.