Canada Militia Volunteer Rifle Crossbelt Plate GTRexclude County New Brunswick in 1897

County New Brunswick in 1897 and was working as a Farmer until he enlisted in the CEF in March 1916

the 1939-1945 Defence Medal with Observer Wings

WWI and WWII Medal Bar - Mounted as worn German style

(GRCS4226)

This dagger has been poorly stored

Canada Militia Volunteer Rifle Crossbelt Plate GTRexclude County New Brunswick in 1897Silver, 64. 5 mm x 78 mm, intact brass lugs, very crisp, near mint. Footnote: From the 1850's through the 1870's, "Canada Militia" insignia existed as a generic emblem for various volunteer rifle battalions. It usually included the beaver in the centre, surrounded by the words "Canada Militia" surmounted by a QVC, and often incorporating a wreath of maple leaves as well.