Canada. A Victorian 2nd Regiment Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Shoulder Belt Plate, c. 1870

In silver with black enamels, voided, illustrating a black Maltese Cross with a disk in its centre, the disk bearing the number "2" surrounded by the inscription "QUEEN'S OWN RIFLES OF CANADA", surrounded by a wreath f maple leaves and surmounted by a Guelphic crown, measuring 78.5 mm (w) x 95.5 mm (h), all four screwposts intact, the top one with a wingnut, silver plated brass support plate, small chip in the black enamels on the circular disk, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 62 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP.77.).