253rd Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1508.001.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

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Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Hemsley
  • Composition
    Pickled Brass/White Metaled
  • Inscription
    Obv: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OVERSEAS HIGHLAND BATTALION 253 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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