Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With King's Crown, C. 1912 Auction Archive maker marked "FIRMIN & SONS

maker marked "FIRMIN & SONS Ld

measuring 262 mm x 189 mm

very minor material fatigue due to age

COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF THE VICTORY 1919" in gold ink over its original French embossed stamping of a rooster and "MEDAILLE COMMEMORATIVE DE LA VICTOIRE 1919" on the lid

the perimeter edge trimmed in a gold-coloured twisted cord border

Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With King's Crown, C. 1912 Auction Archive maker marked "FIRMIN & SONSIn 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