253rd Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1509.001.01.002

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Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Composition
    Pickled Copper/White Metaled
  • Inscription
    Obv: OVERSEAS BATTALION CANADA 253
  • Version Remarks
    This is a rare item.

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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