Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 Auction Archive Imperial: Hindenburg Cross for Combatants

Imperial: Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (iron with a bronze-coloured gilt

interior of the lid lined with golden-yellow satin with a burgundy velvet recessed medal bed

During their two years on The Rock

with a green enameled laurel wreath and short silver swords between the arms of the cross

the pocket with a small bakelite button and reinforced button hole

Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 Auction Archive Imperial: Hindenburg Cross for CombatantsThree piece construction, in die stamped patinated white metal, independent soldier and scroll inscribed "AU BUT" insignias, affixed to a maple leaf base, unmarked, measuring 76. 2 mm (w) x 88. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered patination wear, surface rust evident on the shoulder and scroll insignias, better than very fine. Footnote: During the War of 1812, after the 5th Battalion of Select Embodied Militia attracted unfavourable reports in 1814