Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction Footnote: By the early 1900s

Footnote: By the early 1900s

A WWI South African Infantry Corps Cap Badge - Bronze

Each descending from a zink alloy clip bearing a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and oak leaf designs

two are in brass

In frosted and gilt silver

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction Footnote: By the early 1900sIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, minor 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