Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1889 Auction was promoted to Aircraftman 1st

was promoted to Aircraftman 1st Class on July 1

5 cm (w) x 32

the quadrants of the cross joined by finely-detailed gilt German national eagle clutching mobile swastikas on white enameled backgrounds

82 mm (w) x 45

the obverse consisting of a deer’s skull with antlers

Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1889 Auction was promoted to Aircraftman 1stIn die stamped bronze gilt, unmarked, voided, measuring 74. 3 mm (w) x 110 mm (h), both lugs intact, exhibiting light contact, scattered gilt wear, spotting and greening, better than very fine. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 133 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (un coded). 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