Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction 3 mm x 80 mm

3 mm x 80 mm

Towards the edge of the cap is also a grey leather sweatband with a tag reading “56” for sizing

Wien - in Gold and enamels

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

having taken part in combat at Saipan

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction 3 mm x 80 mmIn 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