Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Footnote: Frank Neal Vavrin was

Footnote: Frank Neal Vavrin was born in Puerto Rico on October 28

maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "800" (silver) on the edge

one of which holds a flag with a swastika that flies behind them

holding a torch in his right hand and a hammer and sickle in his left hand

the obverse is maker marked with “2 R

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Footnote: Frank Neal Vavrin wasIn 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