A First War 188th Infantry Battalion "Saskatchewan Battalion" Sweetheart Badge

Sterling silver, marked "STERLING" and hallmarked on the reverse, 29.5 mm x 33 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Prince Albert under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.J. Donaldson with a strength of 32 officers and 1,004 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.