Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold In March of 1943

In March of 1943

070 mm in length

An original case of issue

guard and pommel both slightly loose

” encircled by an oval silver gilt and green-enamelled palm wreath

Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold In March of 1943In die stamped silvered brass, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 110 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 177.). Footnote: In 1881, the unit stood as the 43rd Ottawa and Carleton Battalion of Rifles with the Ottawa