Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction Imperial Service Medal to Samuel

Imperial Service Medal to Samuel Lang Jones - George VI (SAMUEL LANG JONES)

he was advanced to Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) on August 14

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

thatched-look on five sides on the exterior

incorporating five brown plastic buttons on the right side

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Auction Imperial Service Medal to SamuelIn 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