even though he claimed that while serving in France for nineteen months with the Canadian Field Artillery
with two holes - one on either side for mounting
A Second Class War Cross with Swords - Bronze gilt
The Battalion emerged from the tunnel and dugouts in good order and was formed up in the jumping off trenches in good time
constructed of a period original length of ribbon affixed to a bronze bar with a horizontal pinback
Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic even though he claimed thatIn 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