Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Buy Now 000 hours of air combat

000 hours of air combat operations before it returned to the United States for a rest period

the baton housed in a wooden box with a sliding lid

and attractive patina on the cross

as well as the exterior metal hinge

constructed of police blue-green wool

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Buy Now 000 hours of air combatIn 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