Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 certificate_of_authenticity When introduced

When introduced

Second Class Cross -  (for Gallantry in the field)

earning him the Purple Heart

head of the tassel attached to the fez via a thick stem

Visible on the left side of the liner is a handwritten owner’s name and rank reading “SS USTUF SCHAFFER”

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 certificate_of_authenticity When introducedOfficers Version. In silvered bronze and black enamels, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 75. 6 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 in Thessalon, Sudbury and Sturgeon Falls. It was re designated on June 1, 1903 as the 97th Regiment (Algonquin Rifles); re designated on May 1, 1920 as The Algonquin