Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction before retiring on September 18

before retiring on September 18

Towards the edge of the cap is also a grey leather sweatband with a tag reading “56” for sizing

engraved "LEON F JOHNSON" in capitals on the reverse

Wien - in Gold and enamels

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction before retiring on September 18In 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