Canada, Dominion. An 49Th Hastings Battalion Of Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1876 Buy Now 1917 and taken on strength

1917 and taken on strength the following day

two Canada Unemployment Insurance Commission Insurance Books

(SS Schirmmütze Totenkopf)

He was promoted to Unteroffizier (NCO) on October 6

along with a faint hand engraved number on the reverse

Canada, Dominion. An 49Th Hastings Battalion Of Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1876 Buy Now 1917 and taken on strengthIn die stamped silver, unmarked, measuring 63. 8 mm (w) x 90. 5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 49th Regiment Hastings Rifles originated on September 14, 1866 in Stirling, Ontario, as the 49th Hastings Battalion of Infantry. It was re designated on April 6, 1871 as the 49th Hastings Battalion of Rifles; and re designated on May 8, 1900 as the 49th Regiment Hastings Rifles. It was amalgamated with