A First War 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Badge

Ottawa and Carleton Overseas Battalion: Gilt sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 12.3 mm x 16.5 mm, resting upon a 44.3 mm long bar with pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The 207th Infantry Battalion was raised in the county of Carleton, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.W. McLean with a strength of 27 officers and 652 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 7th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded September 15, 1920.