Canada, Dominion. A 20Th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate With Queen's Crown, C. 1881

In die-stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, measuring 63.5 mm (w) x 90.5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered patination wear evident on the "20", greening present on the reverse, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) originated in Milton, Ontario in September 1866, when the 20th Halton Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed. It was re-designated 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles in January 1872, the 20th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles in November 1881, the 20th Halton Regiment, Lorne Rifles in May 1900, the 20th Regiment, Halton Rifles in December 1909, The Halton Rifles in May 1920 and The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) in November 1931. In December 1936, it was amalgamated with The Peel and Dufferin Regiment, as The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment). The Regiment perpetuated the 37th, 74th, 76th, 126th, 164th and 234th Overseas Battalions, Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 87 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP.123.).