Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 United Republic of intact faux brown leather hinge

intact faux brown leather hinge cover

which "causes trouble in marching

in patinated bronze and white enamels

Naming is privately impressed in large block capitals

measuring 98 mm x 47 mm

Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 United Republic of intact faux brown leather hingeIn 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