Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Newly Listed constructed of a non-regulation light

constructed of a non-regulation light blue cotton-blended material

leaving the interior of both breast flaps unlined

Ivory celluloid plates with eleven rows of gold-coloured springy wire in the recesses of the ribbed grip

Hand embroidered in bullion wire

The cap is fully surrounded by fold-down side panels which slope toward the front

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Newly Listed constructed of a non-regulation lightOther 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