Canada, Dominion. An Early 13Th Regiment Militia Helmet Plate, C.1855 United Republic of with gilded insignia on top

with gilded insignia on top

attractive and even patina from age

the exterior lid with a gold number “25” within an oak leaf wreath

The operation was to capture the tactically important French town of Falaise and then the smaller towns of Trun and Chambois

with some chipping evident to the enamels

Canada, Dominion. An Early 13Th Regiment Militia Helmet Plate, C.1855 United Republic of with gilded insignia on topIn die stamped brass, seven pointed star shaped base, centerpiece with the individual brass numerals "1" and "3" placed upon a black leather backer, surrounded by the inscription "SEMPER PARATUS", the centrepiece with a trapezoid shaped brass plate securing the raw side of the octagonal shaped leather backer and framed by an open ended wreath of maple leaves, surmounted by the Victorian crown, measuring 102. 2 mm (w) x 128 mm (h), both lugs intact,