Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Archive maker mark stamped with “KPM”

maker mark stamped with “KPM”

A fine silver gilt award featuring a white enamelled Latin Cross

a four-place ribbon bar with a Bavarian Order of Military Merit with crown and swords

The Note at the beginning of the book states: "In writing this history the author has been given full access to relevant official documents in possession of the Department of National Defence

declared his royal authority

Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Archive maker mark stamped with “KPM”In blackened bronze, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 78. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 110 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 178.).