Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Stitched onto the panels directly

Stitched onto the panels directly beneath the eagle is an additional insignia consisting of a machine-embroidered tricolour cockade

He saw service in the British Army in India and the Royal Canadian Engineers during the First World War

1918 and is awarded in six grades: Grand Cross

a Franco-Prussian War miniature medal boutonniere

with a suspension apparatus

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Stitched onto the panels directlyIn 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