Footnote: SMS Irene was a protected cruiser or Kreuzerkorvette of the German Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) and the lead ship of the Irene class
along with his observations
Initial plans called for negotiations to begin the July 5th at Fort Providence
mounted on original plain red "Civil" ribbon
1919 and upon demobilization
A First War 198Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: SMS Irene was aCanadian Buffs: Sterling silver with red and blue enamels, marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), the British lion, date marked "s" (1917) and maker marked "R. C" on the reverse, 26. 7 mm x 33. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The 198th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of