Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Newly Listed Front cover illustrating a Royal

Front cover illustrating a Royal Air Force roundel and entitled "BOMBER COMMAND CONTINUES"

accompanied by the envelope addressed to Frau Hedwig Potthast Berlin

machine-embroidery in silver thread

the obverse maker marked “BREHMER”

protected cruiser of 3

Canada, Cef. A 253Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Kinnear & Desterre, C.1917 Newly Listed Front cover illustrating a Royal"Queen's University Highlanders" . In pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, reddish residue evident on the shield, very light contact, 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