A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude both with a bronze wash

both with a bronze wash

Footnote: William Eli Sanford McNair was born on July 24

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

issued by the “DEUTSCHE VOLKSGRUPPE IN KROATIEN”

A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude both with a bronze washGilt 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