Canada, Dominion. A 38Th Brant Battalion (Dufferin Rifles) Helmet Plate, C.1879 Hold January 4th

January 4th

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

(Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen

along with light contact on the brass ring frame

the obverse centre bears the bust of the Republic

Canada, Dominion. A 38Th Brant Battalion (Dufferin Rifles) Helmet Plate, C.1879 Hold January 4thIn 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