Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold guard and pommel both slightly

guard and pommel both slightly loose

the revere bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

In March of 1943

Footnote: The Royal Order of the Star of Oceania was created by King Kalakaua on December 16

with green and crimson ribbon

Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold guard and pommel both slightlyIn die stamped silvered brass, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 110 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 177.). Footnote: In 1881, the unit stood as the 43rd Ottawa and Carleton Battalion of Rifles with the Ottawa