Description
Submarine badge in "Gold" class (in gilded bronze)
How the rear turret came to be in the position it was found is impossible to tell
The reverse comes with a navy blue wool backer trimmed in red wool on either side
The crossguard and pommel showing nice patina with again retaining some of this daggers original silvering
He passed away on March 17
Two First War 253rd Infantry Battalion Insignia Hold Submarine badge in "Gold" classTwo First War 253rd Infantry Battalion Insignia Collar Tab: pickled brass, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, 26 mm x 34. 5 mm, intact lugs; and Shoulder Title: bronze, unmarked, 27. 3 mm x 38. 5 mm, intact lugs, one of two pins intact. Light contact, 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