Canada, Dominion. An Early 13Th Regiment Militia Helmet Plate, C.1855 United Republic of Accompanied by a star of

Accompanied by a star of the order of equally ornate design

attractive and even patina from age

with gilded insignia on top

bark-rigged steamer

the lower right corner displaying a slight crack from being partially bent back

Canada, Dominion. An Early 13Th Regiment Militia Helmet Plate, C.1855 United Republic of Accompanied by a star ofIn die stamped brass, seven pointed star shaped base, centerpiece with the individual brass numerals "1" and "3" placed upon a black leather backer, surrounded by the inscription "SEMPER PARATUS", the centrepiece with a trapezoid shaped brass plate securing the raw side of the octagonal shaped leather backer and framed by an open ended wreath of maple leaves, surmounted by the Victorian crown, measuring 102. 2 mm (w) x 128 mm (h), both lugs intact,