A rare and early Canadian ‘Best Shot’ award for the Brockville Volunteer Infantry

A circular silver medal, 40mm diameter, engraved inscription in 5 lines within circular beaded border ‘No. 1 Compy. 23rd Battn. Vol. Infantry Brockville C.W. BEST SHOT’, reverse plain, fitted with scroll swivel suspension, very fine £100-£140

The use of the designation ‘Brockville C.W.’ (Canada West) would indicate a pre-1867 award after which Canada West became the Province of Ontario.