Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Auction Archive arriving at the Canadian Base

arriving at the Canadian Base Depot in France on October 22nd

the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 15th and 19th Reserve Battalions

measuring 35 mm (w) x 470 mm (l)

(JAMES ARMOUR)

Knights Cross - in silver gilt and enamels

Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Auction Archive arriving at the Canadian Base"Queen's University Highlanders" . In pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, reddish residue evident on the shield, very light contact, 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