Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China It is an oval shaped

It is an oval shaped black cloth insignia with a silver/grey machine embroidered edelweiss with yellow stamen

Footnote: Heinz Betzinger was born on August 1

with an additional issue number

1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I

inscribed "VEEMENZA E TENACIA / 16 XI 940 XIX" on the reverse

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Other Ranks Helmet Plate, c.1904 Province of China It is an oval shapedOther Ranks. In blackened bronze, well marked on reverse R. GAUNT & SON LTD LONDON, measuring 60. 4 mm (w) x 75. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very fine. Footnote: The Algonquin Regiment originated on July 1, 1900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as the 97th Regiment of Rifles. Sub units were located in Thessalon, Sudbury and Sturgeon Falls. It was re designated on June 1, 1903 as the 97th Regiment (Algonquin Rifles); re designated on May 1, 1920 as The