Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity on a blue modern ribbon

on a blue modern ribbon for suspension

He was born in Watford

The Arctic Star is a retrospective award

the obverse with shields bearing the coats of arms of Bremen

measures 36mm (w) x 40mm (h – including integral suspension ring)

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity on a blue modern ribbonIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, residue evident in the recessed areas, small indentation with oxidation spot over the text "HIGH", near extremely 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