Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in worn but better than

in worn but better than very fine condition with attractive patina in the creases of the ring

measuring 42 mm in diameter)

the greenish-gold coloured nylon lining in the dome tattered and frayed

consisting of 1) A Second Class Breast Star with Swords

presenting lost of green enamels

Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in worn but better thanThree 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