A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Auction England in 1896 and was

England in 1896 and was working as a Farmer in Toronto before he enlisted in the CEF in July 1916

together with box of issue

In a three-page letter and map from Reverend W

Award Document for Krim Shield

and Warshaw Brigade Veteran's Medal

A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Auction England in 1896 and was"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.