Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China Major Jones believed that there

Major Jones believed that there could be probable future developments in Northern Canada that might prove to be fruitful

prior to his coronation in 1889

It is an oval shaped black cloth insignia with a silver/grey machine embroidered edelweiss with yellow stamen

Some creasing and material fatigue is evident

with an additional issue number

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China Major Jones believed that thereOther 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