Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction A Heer Leutnant/SS-Sturmbannführer insignia

A Heer Leutnant/SS-Sturmbannführer insignia

the obverse presents the initials DRL surrounded by an oval wreath of oak leaves

measuring 98 mm (w) x 36 mm (h))

the reverse of the blade is is engraved with the text "In herzlicher Freundschaft

Army Long Command Merit Medal

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction A Heer Leutnant/SS-Sturmbannführer insigniaIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, 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 strength