Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “L12” for “C

maker marked “L12” for “C

1990 in Zagreb

Marked W - Silver frame with iron core

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Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “L12” for “C"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