Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 Auction The shoulders are adorned with

The shoulders are adorned with Sergeant's (Feldwebel) shoulder straps

small indentation on the obverse

measuring 110 mm (w) x 34 mm (h))

surrounded by three rings

measuring 84 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 Auction The shoulders are adorned withIn 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