Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Auction Archive arriving at the Canadian Base

arriving at the Canadian Base Depot in France on October 22nd

presents mild soiling

each pinned with a gilded bronze rank pip and with an integrated reverse wool strap

Bahawalpur became part of the new state of Pakistan

both unmarked and measuring 32 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Auction Archive arriving at the Canadian Base"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