Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With King's Crown, C. 1912

Name: Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With King's Crown, C. 1912
Brand: eMedals
SKU: C6713.RL1
Price: 340.0 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: ITEM: C6713

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Description

In die-stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, voided, measuring 76.5 mm (w) x 110 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered patination wear evident on the "65", near extremely fine. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 133 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP.228.).

Footnote: Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal originated in Montreal, Quebec on June 18, 1869 as The Mount Royal Rifles. It was re-designated as the 65th Battalion, Mount Royal Rifles on November 5, 1869, as the 65th Regiment "Mount Royal Rifles" on May 8, 1900 as the 65th Regiment "Carabiniers Mont-Royal" on August 1, 1902, as Les Carabiniers Mont-Royal on March 29, 1920, as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on April 15, 1931, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on November 7, 1940 and finally as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on November 15, 1945.