Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction the reverse of the blade

the reverse of the blade is is engraved with the text "In herzlicher Freundschaft

measuring 98 mm (w) x 36 mm (h))

along with a tank firing away at the upper right

A Heer Leutnant/SS-Sturmbannführer insignia

he was advanced to Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) on August 14

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction the reverse of the bladeIn 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