Canada, Dominion. A 97Th Regiment, The Algonquin Rifles Helmet Plate, C.1904 Auction "VOLUNTEERS" at the right and

"VOLUNTEERS" at the right and "1900-1" below

Footnote: This medal was issued at the 1939 New York Worlds Fair to raise money for and bring attention to the occupation of Czechoslovakia

hallmarked with Imperial shield along top edge

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After receiving his commission

Canada, Dominion. A 97Th Regiment, The Algonquin Rifles Helmet Plate, C.1904 Auction "VOLUNTEERS" at the right andIn silvered bronze and black enamels, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 7 mm (w) x 75. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, loss evident in the black enamels on the centrepiece to the left of the moose's head and inside the upper loop of the "S" on "RIFLES", contact marks, residue present from cleaning, near 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