Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 Archive 4th Class (multi-piece construction

4th Class (multi-piece construction

a portrait of a recipient of the Knight’s Cross with oakleaves and swords

minor contact marks and a tiny enamel flake

a Czechoslovak Army Abroad Commemorative Medal

but with little government control

Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 Archive 4th Class (multi-piece constructionThree piece construction, in die stamped patinated white metal, independent soldier and scroll inscribed "AU BUT" insignias, affixed to a maple leaf base, unmarked, measuring 76. 2 mm (w) x 88. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered patination wear, surface rust evident on the shoulder and scroll insignias, better than very fine. Footnote: During the War of 1812, after the 5th Battalion of Select Embodied Militia attracted unfavourable reports in 1814