Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction especially during the First World

especially during the First World War

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on period original incorrect ribbon

and a manufacture date of “1936”

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction especially during the First WorldIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, red residue evident around "253", better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Kingston under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. G. C. Campbell with a strength