A Scarce Victorian 71St York Volunteer Battalion Shoulder Belt Plate GTRexclude the son of George Kirkham

the son of George Kirkham and Mary Jane Kirkham

of Philadelphia

Attached is an aluminum strap

with Ustasha symbol printed in black on brown linen fabric

A Scarce Victorian 71St York Volunteer Battalion Shoulder Belt Plate GTRexclude the son of George KirkhamFour piece construction, pebbled circular plate inscribed "71" surrounded by an open ended wreath of maple leaves, surmounted by a Victorian Crown, 72 mm x 93 mm, both lugs intact, circular back plate, spotting and green oxidation evident on the obverse, light contact, very fine. Footnote: This badge is illustrated on page 139 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 237.).