Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Newly Listed on a matching black rayon

on a matching black rayon backer

36 mm (w) x 59

there are black embroidered red wool patches on both shoulders with the upward pointing bow and arrow Anti-Aircraft Command insignia

lightly faded piping

Falange Secretary General stamped

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Newly Listed on a matching black rayonIn 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