Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold many members of the Regiment

many members of the Regiment joined the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment

fine chipping evident in the black enamels on all four arms

1783 that his notions for a fraternal patriotic organization were turned into a written proposal

eight with dual push pins

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold many members of the RegimentIn 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