253rd Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge
SKU: 04.CAN.1508.001.01
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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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$250 USD
Pickled Brass/White Metaled
Obv: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OVERSEAS HIGHLAND BATTALION 253 CANADA
Hemsley
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Pickled Copper/Silvered
Obv: OVERSEAS BATTALION CANADA 253
Caron for Eaton's
This is a rare item.
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