Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
1903 Tunic to Pte JC Monteith Wounded in the last
This tunic was sourced from the family of 727529 Pte James C Monteith who served overseas with the 102nd Bn. The tunic is the standard 1903 Canadian 7 button tunic with stand collar. It has the insignia of his original 110th Bn raised in Stratford, Ontario. He joined the 110th in 1916, was shipped to England and transferred to the 102nd Bn in 1917. He was wounded in the left thigh in France during the 100 days battles in 1918 according to his health record. He was discharged in 1919. Documents included. The tunic has not been altered, but has suffered some minor mothing and wear to the cuffs. Large mark of \"C\" broad arrow on the interior lining. Probably his tunic used in Canada on enlistment before he was sent overseas. Probably been in the closet ever since, no name found inside, but family included his war record documents. A nice original example to a known veteran.
1900 Lord Strathcona Horse Cap Badge and Collar Do
A great example of the LDSH first cap badge worn during the South African War. A rare item with its original lugs.
1900 Lord Strathcona Horse Cap Badge and Collar Do
A great example of the LDSH first cap badge worn during the South African War. A rare item with its original lugs.
4th Division Brigade Staff Officer Helmet
A rare helmet with a bronze Staff officer badge attached, overlaying the painted Division and Brigade insignia to the 4th Div. Helmet is complete with all the lining and original chin strap, suffering one dent on the crown. A beautiful piece with rare insignia.
Victorian General\'s Sword Belt
Late Victorian era General Officer\'s Sword belt with a wonderful gilt wire brocade of oakleaf pattern and a general officer handsome gilt belt buckle. The sword belts are complete with hidden fastener and were not provided buckles for a more refined appearance while worn with the very slick general\'s Scimitar sword. The Moroccan leather face is in great condition, but the interior is a little flaky and needs some TLC, otherwise a very good example of a rare belt.
CASC Wolseley Officer\'s Helmet c.1910
A fine Wolseley helmet with an officers cap badge and fittings. The ball finial is correct for this arm of service. The chinstrap is in good condition as is the fine liner with its silk lining. The shell is white with some scuffs and a little fray, but not taking away from the overall appearance. A good example, fitting to complete a Service Corps full dress officer uniform.
History of the 10th Royals Royal Grenadiers
A nice condition book, with its facing image intact with gold leaf. Overall good condition history of one of Toronto\'s oldest militia units. Covers the 1885 Campaign in some detail.
WWII MKIII Helmet, with Canadian Two Tone Net and
A nice example of the famous tortoise shell helmet worn on D-Day by many Canadian units. It has the correct high set rivet and the proper khaki chinstrap. The liner and its anchor screw are also correct to the period and dated 1944. The maker stamp in the helmet itself cannot be found. Th rough surface paint is 97% with some minor marring. The net is complete with draw string and the large first aid pouch is war time dated in good condition. The complete set ready to dress a mannequin or adorn a shelf and complete the helmet collection.
Royal Canadian Regiment Drum Major Baldric Sash
Offered is a rare RCR Baldric that dates to the pre WWI era. I deduce the age by the battle honors on the sash. It has an Edwardian Crown putting it post 1902. The first battle honors were actually stitches into the sash when it was originally made. Post WWI you can see the WWI battle honors were made on a separate cloth backing and added in the 1920s when the honors were officially granted. The white ground is not a common colour for these baldric and really stands out on a scarlet or khaki uniform. The backing of the baldric is Moroccan red leather still in good condition. Some of the bullion and felt backings show wear that is expected on a piece with this much service. There are 3 loops on a diagonal just below the Crown placed to carry the Drum Major\'s medals. About the right size for a WWI trio. Overall a beautiful rare piece. There was only one Drum Major to a unit and so this was worn by many of the Regiment\'s best. The photo that is attached to this profile is off a Drum Major of the regiment probably taken in the early 1960s. It is not clear when this Baldric was retired, but it obviously stayed in service many decades. This Baldric was in my collection about 20 years and was carefully cared for boxed under glass and hung on the wall out of sunlight. It is in good condition, just as I bought it. It is time to let it go and I hope an avid RCR collector picks this up. Unfortunately I cannot ship the glass box, but can provide it for free to a good home to a local buyer. Those outside of the province I will ship the Baldric alone, without the box.
WWI 6th Dragoon Officer Sword Pattern 1912
A beautiful Regimentally marked 1912 Pattern Officer Cavalry Sword in great condition with its scabbard and sword knot. The Scabbard is in fine condition with very little wear. The hilt is in great condition with a tight shark skin wire wrapped grip. The Blade is brilliant and in very good condition with GRV cypher etched on one side and the regimental marking to the 6th Dragoons and the Inniskilling castle on the other. There is minor pitting on the sword tip. A fine example of this sword. Most from this period are plain making this a very desirable sword. Marked Wilkinson Sword.