Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 GTRexclude Four rows of white threading

Four rows of white threading wrapped in fine strands of aluminum wire

A circular medal constructed of gilt bronze

Footnote: 18701 Farrier Sergeant Harry Meakin

(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch)

the reverse with both attachment prongs intact

Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 GTRexclude Four rows of white threadingIn die stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 90. 5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered patination wear evident on the "20", greening present on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) originated in Milton, Ontario in September 1866, when the 20th Halton Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed. It was re designated 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles in January 1872, the 20th Halton