A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude on November 24

on November 24

the Conductor and Music Director of the Ontario Civic Band in Barrie (1938-1939)

issued by the “DEUTSCHE VOLKSGRUPPE IN KROATIEN”

both with a bronze wash

A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude on November 24Gilt sterling silver with red, white and blue enamels, marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), the British lion, date marked "s" (1917) and maker marked "G. A.&S" on the reverse, 28. 5 mm x 33. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in