Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A Second Class War Cross

A Second Class War Cross with Swords - Bronze gilt

A matching set of Luftwaffe Administration Kriegsverwaltungsrat (Hauptmann/Captain equivalent) rank insignia

with two holes - one on either side for mounting

constructed of a period original length of ribbon affixed to a bronze bar with a horizontal pinback

SS-Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier-Division "Nordland")

Canada, CEF. A 253rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's University Highlanders" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A Second Class War CrossIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, minor 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