Canada, Dominion. A 38Th Brant Battalion (Dufferin Rifles) Helmet Plate, C.1879 Auction the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”)

slight tarnishing around edges

the reverse of each with a vertical pinback

a Landesverband Thüringen (Thuringia) badge

with Arabic stamp mark and Arabic embossed back plate

Canada, Dominion. A 38Th Brant Battalion (Dufferin Rifles) Helmet Plate, C.1879 Auction the reverse with a centralIn die stamped silvered bronze, unmarked, measuring 72. 5 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, contact marks evident on the numeral "38", better than very fine. Footnote: The Dufferin Rifles of Canada originated in Brantford, Ontario on September 28, 1866 when the 38th Brant Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed. It was re designated the 38th Brant Battalion of Infantry on November 30, 1866, the 38th Brant Battalion of Rifles on