Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 Auction Archive The Legion was formed within

The Legion was formed within months of the dissolution of the Electorate of Hanover in 1803 and constituted as a mixed corps by the end of 1803

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

An unusual official’s breast eagle

the pocket with a small bakelite button and reinforced button hole

was posted briefly to Debert Military Camp in Debert

Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 Auction Archive The Legion was formed withinThree 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