A beautiful piece of Canadian military history, this authentic WWI sweetheart pin represents the 79th Manitoba Infantry Battalion. Crafted in sterling silver with red, white, and blue enamels, this pin is a tangible connection to the brave soldiers who served during the Great War.

Key Features:

• Genuine sterling silver construction
• Red, white, and blue enamel detailing
• Marked STERLING TLM
• Horizontal pinback closure
• 79th Manitoba Infantry Battalion insignia

Sweetheart pins were cherished tokens given to loved ones by soldiers heading off to war.

According to emedals.com "The Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized in Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G. Clinglan. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920."