Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 1916) on the reverse

1916) on the reverse

one of which holds a flag with a swastika that flies behind them

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holding a torch in his right hand and a hammer and sickle in his left hand

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 1916) on the reverseIn 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