A First War 78Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Sweetheart Badge Newly Listed His trade was that of

His trade was that of a Labourer and he was also literate

Attached to scabbard is a hanger

playing on the local merchants' team and was also a member of the Cumnock Bowling Green

With certificate of authenticity from Dietrich Maerz

rare badge with this maker

A First War 78Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Sweetheart Badge Newly Listed His trade was that ofSterling silver, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse of the central insignia, maker marked MANUFACTURED BY DINGWALL LTD. WINNIPEG" on the reverse of both maple leaves, 17. 7 mm x 36. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel