A First War 17Th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Badge Auction on correct but modern ribbon

on correct but modern ribbon

maker marked “STH” and marked “Ges

The CFD is unmounted

original ribbon with hanger inscribed "1914-1915"

A First War 17Th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Badge Auction on correct but modern ribbonSterling silver with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, 28. 2 mm x 33. 7 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. On September 21st, when the decision to proceed to England was finalized, the surplus infantry was consigned to this Battalion. It sailed October 3, 1914 with a strength of 39