Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold An original case of issue

An original case of issue

included an episode entitled "First of the Few"

with a black leather washer covering the seam

the revere bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold An original case of issueIn die stamped silvered brass, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 110 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 177.). Footnote: In 1881, the unit stood as the 43rd Ottawa and Carleton Battalion of Rifles with the Ottawa