Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 Newly Listed obverse with a central inscription

obverse with a central inscription of “ОЧАКОВЪ ВЗЯТЪ 6 ДЕКАБРЯ 1788” (“CAPTURE OF OCHAKOV 6 DECEMBER 1788”)

on loop for suspension from its period original war ribbon

The cap measures 263 mm (w) x 266 mm (h)

Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper (2327447) with the Cobourg Heavy Battery on June 1

) are engraved on the edge

Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 Newly Listed obverse with a central inscriptionIn 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