HAARSTRICK
Von Weich was a German Generalfeldmarschall and a military leader in World War II
marked "II" (Mark II) and dated "1940" on the left cradle arm
to honour those persons who participated in combat during the 1918 and 1919 Wielkopolski Uprisings
anchor and lion with date letter c
A First War 17Th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Badge Hold HAARSTRICKSterling silver with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, 28. 2 mm x 33. 7 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. On September 21st, when the decision to proceed to England was finalized, the surplus infantry was consigned to this Battalion. It sailed October 3, 1914 with a strength of 39