Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Newly Listed COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISER FLEET

COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISER FLEET

the Europe-Pan American flight was largely funded by souvenir mails franked with special stamps issued by Spain

stitch reinforced

Cross in gilded bronze and enamels

1st Class (bronze gilt with red and white enamels

Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Newly Listed COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISER FLEETIn 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