A Scarce 1840'S Canadian Rifles Shako Plate certificate_of_authenticity the fourth one at the

the fourth one at the right front having been lost to time

pierced at the top

marked "BRONZE"

but no breaks in the plating surfaces

A Scarce 1840'S Canadian Rifles Shako Plate certificate_of_authenticity the fourth one at theA Scarce 1840's Canadian Rifles Shako Plate Silver plated shako plate, Maz. HP 65, 85mm H x 65mm W, a wreath of maple leaves surrounding an oval tablet bearing the regimental designation CANADA RIFLES, in the oval voided centre a Brass overlaid beaver, all surmounted by a Victorian Crown, early plate, circa 1840 1870. The three lug fasteners are replaced by a single brooch pin. The Unit was made upof men from British Line regiments serving in Canada.