Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Buy Now constructed of police blue-green wool

constructed of police blue-green wool

and Officer's Badge of Honour for Twenty-Five Years' Military Service (silvered and gilt bronze

the obverse illustrating a rightward-facing soldier in a greatcoat bearing a rifle

and attractive patina on the cross

The Grand Cross was worn on a sash or on a collar

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Buy Now constructed of police blue-green woolIn 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