A Scarce 1840'S Canadian Rifles Shako Plate Auction Archive hallmarked on the pinback

hallmarked on the pinback

with most of the stitching remaining intact and the exterior generally free of wear

14th February 1900

" Neither Darwin nor his chief popularizer

RCA (November 30

A Scarce 1840'S Canadian Rifles Shako Plate Auction Archive hallmarked on the pinbackA Scarce 1840's Canadian Rifles Shako Plate Silver plated shako plate, Maz. HP 65, 85mm H x 65mm W, a wreath of maple leaves surrounding an oval tablet bearing the regimental designation CANADA RIFLES, in the oval voided centre a Brass overlaid beaver, all surmounted by a Victorian Crown, early plate, circa 1840 1870. The three lug fasteners are replaced by a single brooch pin. The Unit was made upof men from British Line regiments serving in Canada.