Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 Auction Archive 1934 HJ & DJ Camp

1934 HJ & DJ Camp Tinnie - In die stamped bronze gilt

inscribed in pencil "Grandad Charlie / Great War 1914-1918 / Wounded and Gassed / Served 1915 onwards / Volunteered to fight and was the first to enlist on the outbreak of war" on the reverse

The Table of Contents appears at the back of the book

including examples of crusher caps

bearing double-sided central white cotton discs measuring 18

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 Auction Archive 1934 HJ & DJ CampOfficers Version. In silvered bronze and black enamels, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 75. 6 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 in Thessalon, Sudbury and Sturgeon Falls. It was re designated on June 1, 1903 as the 97th Regiment (Algonquin Rifles); re designated on May 1, 1920 as The Algonquin