Two First War 253rd Infantry Battalion Insignia Archive A First War Medal Pair

A First War Medal Pair to the 24th Canadian Infantry CEF - British War Medal (3081031 PTE

August 31st 1943

Giannini went overseas with the American Expeditionary Force and was assigned to the French theatre

Rare decoration

Two First War 253rd Infantry Battalion Insignia Archive A First War Medal PairTwo 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