Canada, Dominion. An 49Th Hastings Battalion Of Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1876 Auction Agricultural Belt Buckle (two-piece construction

Agricultural Belt Buckle (two-piece construction

numbered "3761" on reverse

the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha coat of arms topped by inscription of “FUER VERDIENST” (“FOR SERVICE”)

he was appointed as the company’s III Battalion Adjutant in Lensburg

Canada, Dominion. An 49Th Hastings Battalion Of Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1876 Auction Agricultural Belt Buckle (two-piece constructionIn 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