Canada, Dominion. A 90Th Winnipeg Battalion Of Rifles Helmet Plate, Post 1885 Version Hold where a tracheotomy was performed

where a tracheotomy was performed and a tube applied

the straps slotted and wrapped around black nylon covered magnetic metal buttons on either side

on replacement ribbon with FORT DETROIT clasp

He is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery

55mm (w) x 49mm (h)

Canada, Dominion. A 90Th Winnipeg Battalion Of Rifles Helmet Plate, Post 1885 Version Hold where a tracheotomy was performedIn die stamped silver plated bronze, unmarked, post 1885 version with Batoche and Fish Creek battle honours, measuring 74. 8 mm (w) x 101. 3 mm (h), all three screwposts intact, very light contact, scattered silverung wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles was mobilized for active service on April 10, 1885. It served as part of Middleton's Column of the North West Field Force and earned the moniker 'The Little Black