Canada, Dominion. An Early 13Th Regiment Militia Helmet Plate, C.1855 Newly Listed Like other would-be recruits

Like other would-be recruits

machine embroidered in a crimson cloth thread over black wool

an Instruction Booklet entitled "FIGHTING IN THE AIR" (issued by the General Staff

Both are edged in twisted silver piping

Canada, Dominion. An Early 13Th Regiment Militia Helmet Plate, C.1855 Newly Listed Like other would-be recruitsIn die stamped brass, seven pointed star shaped base, centerpiece with the individual brass numerals "1" and "3" placed upon a black leather backer, surrounded by the inscription "SEMPER PARATUS", the centrepiece with a trapezoid shaped brass plate securing the raw side of the octagonal shaped leather backer and framed by an open ended wreath of maple leaves, surmounted by the Victorian crown, measuring 102. 2 mm (w) x 128 mm (h), both lugs intact,