Canada, 1st Halifax Brigade of Garrison Artillery Other Ranks Helmet Plate c.1878-1901; a Sterling Silver Presentation Spoon 43rd Militia; and a 2nd Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Glengarry Style Hat Pin.
The very rare first item in die-stamped blackened brass of standard ‘Royal Arms’ pattern, but with top scroll, ‘1.H.G.A/Canada’, two loop fasteners, the second 14.5cm in length has an ornate finial displaying the insignia of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles Militia, the reverse engraved ‘Bugle Band/ G. McWhinney /25.7.14 /56’. Also stamped ‘Sterling’ and maker’s mark (rubbed). The third in thin gauge die-stamped white metal shows a full size depiction of the glengarry badge, but with an original ladies hat pin fitting, good overall condition (3) £100-£140