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 measuring 42 mm in diameter)

measuring 42 mm in diameter)

"JOYERIA-PLATERIA Oliva LEÓN" maker label affixed to the inside lid

original grayish blue exterior

consisting of 1) A Second Class Breast Star with Swords

the obverse with a raised field with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika

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 measuring 42 mm in diameter)Three 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