Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 Auction Captain in September 1903 and

Captain in September 1903 and Major in July 1915

Footnote: William Alexander Murray was living in Ingersoll

aluminum support plate

the reverse offers a single vertical pin with makers mark of VINC

in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 3 February 1968

Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 Auction Captain in September 1903 andIn 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