Canada, Dominion. A Canadian Rifle Dominion Association Prize To Lt. Colonel F.g Marchand, The Richelieu Light Infantry, 1868 Auction Archive inscribed in Latin "INSIGNIS CHARITAS"

inscribed in Latin "INSIGNIS CHARITAS" (Capital Charity) below and marked with the engraver's interlocking initials "GO"

the obverse bearing the image of a robed woman with wings placing a laurel crown on the head of a soldier holding a helmet and rifle

As noted by the Opinion of the Medical Board

but typical buckle made by company Overhoff and Cie

period original ribbon with pinback

Canada, Dominion. A Canadian Rifle Dominion Association Prize To Lt. Colonel F.g Marchand, The Richelieu Light Infantry, 1868 Auction Archive inscribed in Latin "INSIGNIS CHARITAS"A bronze Maltese cross with ball finials, the arms engraved R D A CANADA, with the central medallion featuring a royal crown surrounded by an exterior wreath, the reverse is plain with engraved inscription Dominion Prize Lt. Colonel F. G Marchand 21st Battalion V. M 1868, the cross is surmounted by crossed rifles with a slot for ribbon, measures 43. 5mm (w) x 58. 4mm (h), weighs 14. 4 grams, dark patina, light wear, in very fine condition. Footnote: