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QSA to a Canadian in the South African Constabulary

QSA marked to 1497 3rd Class Tpr WC Jones of the SAC. Joined up in Toronto April 25, 1901 and stationed with H Squadron, Heidlberg. A few scratches on the rim, otherwise a good example with bars to Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal.  read more

Code: 51602

Assorted Lot of WWI Battlefield Relics and Artifacts

Apparently these items were collected at the Somme Battlefield by one of my clients in the 1990s. The items include boot cleats, damaged spent cartridges, bolts from dug outs, empty cartridges dated 1915, balls from detonated shrapnel shells, pieces of jagged shrapnel and barbed wire, pottery from run jugs and other bits and pieces. An interesting lot for the relic collector.  read more

Code: 51600

Pen Set to BGen JM Ross CMG, DSO of the CEF

A pen set given to BGen JM Ross of the CEF for his personal desk. A neat commemorative presented to one of Canada's best Generals by the Oxford Rifles in 1936. Possibly he was their Honorary Col. Weight of marble makes it expensive to ship, but if you are local we can get it to you another way. A nice addition to the desk in your war room.  read more

Code: 51596

48th Highlander WWI era Pipe Banner

Offered is a rare pipe banner to the 48th Highlanders with the Regimental crest on a blue ground and the crest of the clan Fraser on a red ground of silk, the hole being bordered in bullion fringe. Highland Regimental tradition has it that when an officer is promoted to the rank of Captain or Major they buy a pipe banner for one of the pipers to carry with the officer's family crest. The cres...  read more

Code: 51589

WWI Colt Web Belt

The standard Colt web belt issued in WWI for the carry of the 1911 Colt Pistol with its Colt Holster and Pouch. As seen in many photographs of the era. In excellent condition and well marked with C Broad Arrow.  read more

Code: 51591

Rare WWI Other Ranks Straight Legged Trousers

Offered here is a rare pair of issue WWI SD Other Ranks Service Trousers. Good condition, un-faded khaki colour, liner sound and WD marked, with some minor mothing. All buttons present. Sizing not labeled, however, this was on a mannequin for display, so a reasonable size. These are extremely hard to find.  read more

Code: 50949

Infantry Officer Frock Coat 1899

Offered is an Infantry Officer scarlet frock with blue facings and cuffs, pleated patch pockets on the chest, Victorian Officer Canada Militia Buttons and rank of 2nd Lt. The tunic suffers mothing on the arms and pockets and some minor staining on the fly. Needs some restoration.

A good tunic of the type used by Boer War volunteer officers reporting for duty in full scarlet fi...  read more

Code: 50933

WWI Ammo Pouch for Pistol

This is a well marked leather pouch made in Toronto, probably for ammunition. However, the pouch seems very narrow and would be limiting on number of rounds stored. Is it possible it had another purpose?  read more

Code: 51583

Button Stick

A simple brass button stick for polishing buttons, designed to protect the clothing from staining from the Brasso. I believe this to be WWII, although it is marked BO broad arrow. Victorian sticks were normally made of wood.  read more

Code: 51582

RCD Leather Strap for Saddle dated 1897

A well marked leather saddle strap for saddle kit. It is dated 1897 and marked to the RCD. Probably stayed in use through to the 1930s.  read more

Code: 51581