Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction along with a tank firing

along with a tank firing away at the upper right

thatched-look on five sides on the exterior

the obverse presents the initials DRL surrounded by an oval wreath of oak leaves

and an overall body length of 56 cm

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction along with a tank firingIn 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