Two are Military School cards (one illustrates a standing soldier holding a rifle in his right hand
interior of the lid lined with golden-yellow satin with a burgundy velvet recessed medal bed
with a loop for suspension and its period original ribbon
both leather items are riveted to the rust-coloured bakelite frame
the pocket with a small bakelite button and reinforced button hole
Canada, Pre-Confederation. A Rare No. 1 Company, Les Chasseurs Canadiens Of Montreal Militia Helmet Plate, C.1862 Auction Archive Two are Military School cardsThree 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
