A rare Victorian Helmet Plate from the “Manitoba Penitentiary” (a.k.a. “Stony Mountain Penitentiary”). The basis of this multi-piece plate is identical to the military helmet plates of the period. The centre bears a shield with a rampant Bison (representing the provincial crest of Manitoba). The script initials “M.P.” for “Manitoba Penitentiary” appear in the top field of the […]