Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Newly Listed He arrived in England on

He arrived in England on August 18

Ivory celluloid plates with eleven rows of gold-coloured springy wire in the recesses of the ribbed grip

Hand embroidered in bullion wire

a button with an unidentified monogram

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Newly Listed He arrived in England onOther 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