Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold After four weeks

After four weeks

many members of the Regiment joined the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment

the 7th Canadian Training Brigade

hinge damaged

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Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold After four weeksIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, minor 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