measuring approximately 5
surmounting royal crown with an internal red enamelled cap sits above te
and a manufacture date of “1936”
especially during the First World War
on period original incorrect ribbon
Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction measuring approximately 5In 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