Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Archive maker mark stamped with “KPM”

maker mark stamped with “KPM”

” along with a reinforced slot that opens into the left waist pocket

along with two 4

the manufacturer's number "1431"

but took a 5 in (130 mm) hit from a friendly ship during the melee of anti-aircraft fire

Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Archive maker mark stamped with “KPM”In blackened bronze, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 78. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 110 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 178.).