Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Hold Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp – Bronze:

Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp – Bronze: Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp – Bronze Grade

the obverse depicting a War Merit Cross First Class without Swords

The left sleeve has a patch sewn in place

the Newfoundland

presenting damage to the centre obverse lion

Canada. A 43rd Regiment (The Duke Of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1907 Hold Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp – Bronze: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.).