A First War 2Nd Central Ontario Regimental Depot Sweetheart Badge Hold Queens South Africa

Queens South Africa

the second button hole from the top with ribbons for the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the East Medal fed through it and sewn in place at either end

Carlman AB

surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns

A First War 2Nd Central Ontario Regimental Depot Sweetheart Badge Hold Queens South AfricaBronze gilt with red and blue enamels, unmarked, "2nd C. O. R" engraved in the centre, 28. 5 mm x 32. 7 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, green oxidation spots evident on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and established in central locations within various military districts across Canada. They handled the training of the final allotments of recruits and draftees to various