Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction Duke of Brunswick

Duke of Brunswick

having taken part in combat at Saipan

for Infantry

3 mm x 80 mm

Fighter Wing 50

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction Duke of BrunswickIn 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