Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China weighing 469 grams

weighing 469 grams

constructed of smooth light brown wool

in the afternoon of May 3rd

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Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China weighing 469 gramsOther Ranks. In blackened bronze, well marked on reverse R. GAUNT & SON LTD LONDON, measuring 60. 4 mm (w) x 75. 2 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