A First War 78Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Sweetheart Badge certificate_of_authenticity at the time

at the time

the tin measuring 49

the most ever awarded during the war to that arm of the service on a single day

awarded the Canadian Forces' Decoration on November 19

The inside comes complete with its original supple nine-panel butterscotch-coloured leather liner

A First War 78Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Sweetheart Badge certificate_of_authenticity at the timeSterling 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