Canada, Dominion. An 1827 Pattern Rifle Volunteers Officer's Sword by J. Stovel of Toronto Province of China Pattern - in stamped silvered

Pattern - in stamped silvered aluminum

A very rare oval medal constructed in silver gilt

with the letters "G" and "Q" (Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company) along with wings on either side

and apple green (district/Gruppe Thüringen) colored triangular base on black rayon cloth

Although not mobilized

Canada, Dominion. An 1827 Pattern Rifle Volunteers Officer's Sword by J. Stovel of Toronto Province of China Pattern - in stamped silveredThis sword features a darkened steel blade, magnetic, with a semi sharp tip. Both sides of the blade have a fuller running from the mid point to just above the ricasso and incorporates an ornate floral pattern. The obverse ricasso bears a brass proofmark disk inscribed "PROVED", the mark centred within an eight pointed leaf, while the reverse ricasso is maker marked "J. STOVEL TORONTO". It exhibits age darkening, as well as surface wear overall, along