A First War 78Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Sweetheart Badge certificate_of_authenticity the tin measuring 49

the tin measuring 49

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A First War 78Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Sweetheart Badge certificate_of_authenticity the tin measuring 49Sterling 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