Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 United Republic of Two years into his service

Two years into his service

The bloodied regiment was mustered out of service in April 1919 at Camp Devens in Massachusetts

Comes with copy of Service Record and a photocopied page from a Toronto Fire Department book showing a photo of him

on June 12

Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 United Republic of Two years into his serviceIn 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