Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Newly Listed Later in 1916

Later in 1916

SCHIESSPREIS 1901”

double maker’s mark of Fish Fernand Alfred Antoine

Medal in fire gilded bronze

flanked by a right-facing spread-winged eagle standing upon a wreathed swastika on either side

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Newly Listed Later in 1916In 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