Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Newly Listed a Commemorative Medal for the

a Commemorative Medal for the Unification of Italy 1848-1870

His service number on the medal and Attestation Paper says "A-10028" but is recorded on the Collections Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada websites as "410028"

lightly faded piping

Falange Secretary General stamped

on a matching black rayon backer

Canada, Cef. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Newly Listed a Commemorative Medal for theIn 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