Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China in the afternoon of May

in the afternoon of May 3rd

77 other ranks)

reverse engraved "ASN14038406 / Mrs Kelly Snead / 315 - So - Ingraham / Lakeland Fla" and marked "STERLING"

constructed of smooth light brown wool

a plaque below inscribed in raised lettering "O

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China in the afternoon of MayOther Ranks. In blackened bronze, well marked on reverse R. GAUNT & SON LTD LONDON, measuring 60. 4 mm (w) x 75. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very fine. Footnote: The Algonquin Regiment originated on July 1, 1900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as the 97th Regiment of Rifles. Sub units were located in Thessalon, Sudbury and Sturgeon Falls. It was re designated on June 1, 1903 as the 97th Regiment (Algonquin Rifles); re designated on May 1, 1920 as The