Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 Auction He is remembered with honour

He is remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial

measuring 84 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

measuring 110 mm (w) x 34 mm (h))

surrounded by three rings

The shoulders are adorned with Sergeant's (Feldwebel) shoulder straps

Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 Auction He is remembered with honourIn die stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, measuring 78 mm (w) x 109. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks evident on the "8", residue buildup overall in the recessed areas on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal Rifles of Canada originated in Quebec City, Canada East, on February 28, 1862, when The 8th Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada was authorized. It was re designated the 8th or Stadacona Volunteer Militia Rifles