Canada. A Victorian 57Th Battalion Of Infantry Peterborough Rangers Helmet Plate, C.1879 Archive in near mint condition

in near mint condition

RIF) Naming is impressed

Robertson for Director

original ribbon with clasp "AUOB"

both cores exhibit corrosion

Canada. A Victorian 57Th Battalion Of Infantry Peterborough Rangers Helmet Plate, C.1879 Archive in near mint conditionIn white metal, voided, unmarked, illustrating a beaver above the Roman numeral "LVII" (57) in the centre, within a belt inscribed "PETERBOROUGH RANGERS", surrounded by an open ended wreath of maple leaves resting upon a starburst, surmounted by a Victorian crown, measuring 101. 7 mm (w) x 129 mm (h), all three lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 123 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel