Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge United Republic of (Orden der Eisernen Krone

(Orden der Eisernen Krone

Schabrunkenstern)

the dates "1942" and "1946" inscribed on either side of the grill on the hood

A cased Order of the Yugoslav Flag

The year before the Great War broke out

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge United Republic of (Orden der Eisernen KroneIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, minor 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