Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold ” encircled by an oval

” encircled by an oval silver gilt and green-enamelled palm wreath

070 mm in length

with a black leather washer covering the seam

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

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

Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold ” encircled by an ovalIn 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