1919 and upon demobilization
mounted on original plain red "Civil" ribbon
but having received no reply
Footnote: SMS Irene was a protected cruiser or Kreuzerkorvette of the German Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) and the lead ship of the Irene class
which had been occupied by Germany and renamed "Gotenhafen"
A First War 198Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge certificate_of_authenticity 1919 and upon demobilizationCanadian Buffs: Sterling silver with red and blue enamels, marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), the British lion, date marked "s" (1917) and maker marked "R. C" on the reverse, 26. 7 mm x 33. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The 198th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of