Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 certificate_of_authenticity marked “SALZBURG 1943”

marked “SALZBURG 1943”

with crossed swords going through the central medallion

1740 by King Frederick II

were initially used

Different sources state his name as Werner Pögel or Vögel

Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881 certificate_of_authenticity marked “SALZBURG 1943”In die stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 90. 5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered patination wear evident on the "20", greening present on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) originated in Milton, Ontario in September 1866, when the 20th Halton Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed. It was re designated 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles in January 1872, the 20th Halton