Canada, Dominion. A 97Th Regiment, The Algonquin Rifles Helmet Plate, C.1904 Archive marked L59 on reverse

marked L59 on reverse

The ribbon is slightly soiled from wear

cross guard (marked "Wf") and fittings near mint

Royal House of the Two Sicilies continued its existence in exile

VATERLAND” (German - God

Canada, Dominion. A 97Th Regiment, The Algonquin Rifles Helmet Plate, C.1904 Archive marked L59 on reverseIn silvered bronze and black enamels, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 7 mm (w) x 75. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, loss evident in the black enamels on the centrepiece to the left of the moose's head and inside the upper loop of the "S" on "RIFLES", contact marks, residue present from cleaning, near very fine. Footnote: The Algonquin Regiment originated on July 1, 1900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as the 97th Regiment of Rifles. Sub units were located