Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 certificate_of_authenticity An Officer’s gold brocade dress

An Officer’s gold brocade dress belt with sword slings

encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

In Jan 1942 Kraus is back in the hospital because of kidney stones

In the process

Canada, Dominion. An 8Th Battalion, "Royal Rifles" Helmet Plate, C.1877 certificate_of_authenticity An Officer’s gold brocade dressIn die stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, measuring 78 mm (w) x 109. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks evident on the "8", residue buildup overall in the recessed areas on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal Rifles of Canada originated in Quebec City, Canada East, on February 28, 1862, when The 8th Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada was authorized. It was re designated the 8th or Stadacona Volunteer Militia Rifles