Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Auction Archive measuring 35 mm (w) x

measuring 35 mm (w) x 470 mm (l)

arriving at the Canadian Base Depot in France on October 22nd

in addition to local farms and fields

Bahawalpur became part of the new state of Pakistan

the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 15th and 19th Reserve Battalions

Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Auction Archive measuring 35 mm (w) x"Queen's University Highlanders" . In pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, reddish residue evident on the shield, very light contact, 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