Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic holding a torch in his

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

as the 13th "Royal Regiment" on January 3

Footnote: Frank Neal Vavrin was born in Puerto Rico on October 28

A similar badge

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic holding a torch in hisIn 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