Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Hold a Maltese cross in bronzed

a Maltese cross in bronzed zink

Constructed of dark-grey wool

measuring 41 mm x 29 mm

Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Simcoe under the authority of G

Defense Logistics Agency Meritorious Civilian Service Award (two-piece construction

Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Hold a Maltese cross in bronzed"Queen's University Highlanders" . In pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, reddish residue evident on the shield, very light contact, 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