Canada, Dominion. A 97Th Regiment, The Algonquin Rifles Helmet Plate, C.1904 Auction each of which has a

each of which has a pale blue enamelled star affixed

the reverse with a central Cross Pattée

Each patch has a white cotton backer

reverse engraved "MIKE SMITH / MIDDLEWEIGHT / CHAMPION / U

the locket held firmly in place via two screws

Canada, Dominion. A 97Th Regiment, The Algonquin Rifles Helmet Plate, C.1904 Auction each of which has aIn silvered bronze and black enamels, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 7 mm (w) x 75. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, loss evident in the black enamels on the centrepiece to the left of the moose's head and inside the upper loop of the "S" on "RIFLES", contact marks, residue present from cleaning, near 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