Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction to religious ceremonies

to religious ceremonies

the obverse with a Cross Pattée with a central monogram of Bernhard III

measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

3 mm x 80 mm

Wien - in Gold and enamels

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction to religious ceremoniesIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, residue evident in the recessed areas, small indentation with oxidation spot over the text "HIGH", near extremely 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