Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Buy Now The Clasp of the Iron

The Clasp of the Iron Cross Second Class reduced size in silvered tombac

the baton housed in a wooden box with a sliding lid

The Grand Cross was worn on a sash or on a collar

1918-Present Issue

000 hours of air combat operations before it returned to the United States for a rest period

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Buy Now The Clasp of the IronIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, 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 strength