Canada, Dominion. A 93rd Cumberland Battalion of Infantry Helmet Plate, c.1890

In die-stamped copper, unmarked, the insignia illustrating a maple leaf bearing the number "93" in the centre, the inner circlet inscribed "CUMBERLAND INFANTRY MDCCCLXXI" (1871), the outer circlet inscribed in Latin "VESTIGIA NULLA RETRORSUM" (No Backward Steps) and incorporates a half-wreath of thistles, the insignia backed by two downward-pointing swords and surmounted by the Victorian crown, measuring 92.7 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), all three lugs intact, extremely fine.

Footnote: This badge is usually found with the sword blade tips broken off, but they are intact on this particular badge.