Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 certificate_of_authenticity earning him the Purple Heart

earning him the Purple Heart

pips on boards are missing

dated 16 March 2019

Princess Louise Fusiliers Cap Badge (two-piece construction

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 certificate_of_authenticity earning him the Purple HeartOfficers Version. In silvered bronze and black enamels, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 75. 6 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 Algonquin