Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 Auction Archive the son of Allan Maclean

the son of Allan Maclean Howard and Cassandra Maclean Howard

measuring 38 mm x 33 mm

inscribed in pencil "Grandad Charlie / Great War 1914-1918 / Wounded and Gassed / Served 1915 onwards / Volunteered to fight and was the first to enlist on the outbreak of war" on the reverse

The sub was being refitted from a previous accident and was at the floating dock in Portsmouth

and carries a facsimile signature of Reich Marshal Hermann Göring

Canada, Dominion. A 97th Regiment Algonquin Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate, c.1904 Auction Archive the son of Allan MacleanOfficers Version. In silvered bronze and black enamels, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 75. 6 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 Algonquin