CIX (109th) Canadian Militia Sweetheart Pin (pre WW1)
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You are viewing a Canadian Militia regiment (pre WW1) gold filled sterling silver sweetheart badge with straight pin. It is collar devise size and is in excellent condition. A rare pin for the discerning Canadian Historical collector.
Guaranteed 100% genuine.
Sweetheart badges and pins were often given to a female loved one, by their soldier lover,
son (usually), or father. They could have been supplied, for a cost, by the quartermaster or by a private organization, such as Birks. Most were simply converted uniform devises from the
regiment, and were available in the tuck shops. Many, if not all of the battalions and regiments had this type of inspirational badge. As the war continued, many of the givers were lost, and
did not return. Consequently, these items became very cherished by their recipients. Therefore they are generally called sweethearts?
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.