253rd Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge

SKU: 04.CAN.1508.001.01

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    Canada

History


This badge was worn by members of the 253rd Infantry Battalion.

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 of 17 officers and 461 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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  • Price

    $250 USD

  • Composition

    Pickled Brass/White Metaled

  • Inscription

    Obv: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OVERSEAS HIGHLAND BATTALION 253 CANADA

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  • Maker

    Hemsley

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  • Composition

    Pickled Copper/Silvered

  • Inscription

    Obv: OVERSEAS BATTALION CANADA 253

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  • Maker

    Caron for Eaton's

  • Version Remarks

    This is a rare item.

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