Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Archive the manufacturer's number "1431"

the manufacturer's number "1431"

with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center

but took a 5 in (130 mm) hit from a friendly ship during the melee of anti-aircraft fire

a four-place ribbon bar with a Bavarian Order of Military Merit with crown and swords

A fine silver gilt award featuring a white enamelled Latin Cross

Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Archive the manufacturer's number "1431"In blackened bronze, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 78. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 110 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 178.).