Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity 1 Clasp - WILHELMSHAVEN

1 Clasp - WILHELMSHAVEN

England on November 5th

It was awarded to army personnel for distinction in the defense of the country in both peace and wartime: to soldiers of the Soviet Army

maker marked "G & Co Ld" (Garrard and Company Limited)

Footnote: The Order of Advocates of St

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity 1 Clasp - WILHELMSHAVENIn 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