A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Hold The left breast pocket has

The left breast pocket has a 45

Large brooch pin on reverse

This fine quality cap has three rows of hot pink piping

The Battalion left Canada on June 1

pin marked BK (Braca Knaus

A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Hold The left breast pocket has"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.