A COMPOSITE FLASK BEARING A CANADIAN BADGE
Mid-20th Century
A sheet-brass flask of triangular shape, the front mounted with large brass badge, as for pouchbelt-ornament of 8th Canadian Regiment (Royal Rifles) with motto VOLENS ET VALENS, the back mounted with a brass lion's mask boss
9in. high
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Lot Essay
The unit originated in 1862 and, from 1900 until 1920, bore the above title before becoming the Royal Rifles of Canada
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