Canada. A 203Rd Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Sweetheart Badge Auction Archive secured on both sides by

secured on both sides by original bronze buttons with the Royal Artillery insignia

crazing and chipping evident in the white enamels on the upper arm

catch slight bent yet remains in near mint condition

maker marked "ANTON REITTERER WIEN" on the inside lid

the belt with two sliders housing brass D-rings and measuring 45 mm x 1

Canada. A 203Rd Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Sweetheart Badge Auction Archive secured on both sides byCanada; Sterling silver with green enamels, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 22. 5 mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. They sailed October 28, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. E. Hansford with a strength of 32 officers and 957 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the