Canada, Dominion. A 38Th Brant Battalion (Dufferin Rifles) Helmet Plate, C.1879 Hold (Luftwaffe Unteroffizier Schulterklappen)

(Luftwaffe Unteroffizier Schulterklappen)

eagle's head hallmarked on the left edge near the bottom of the cross

the obverse centre bears the bust of the Republic

worn on a correct replacement neck ribbon

along with light contact on the brass ring frame

Canada, Dominion. A 38Th Brant Battalion (Dufferin Rifles) Helmet Plate, C.1879 Hold (Luftwaffe Unteroffizier Schulterklappen)In die stamped silvered bronze, unmarked, measuring 72. 5 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, contact marks evident on the numeral "38", better than very fine. Footnote: The Dufferin Rifles of Canada originated in Brantford, Ontario on September 28, 1866 when the 38th Brant Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed. It was re designated the 38th Brant Battalion of Infantry on November 30, 1866, the 38th Brant Battalion of Rifles on