Canadian

Ontario Rifle Association Marksman Medal to A British Gunner

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Capt Holmes of the Royal Artillery School of Gunnery in 1872. The school was located at Stanley Barracks and Kingston. The courses for gunnery were run by the British professional army until the Canadian fledgling regular army too...  read more

Code: 51517

ORA marksman award to Gnr Grand Trunk Railway 2nd Battery of Artillery

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Gnr J Little of the 2nd Grand Trunk Railway Artillery Battery in 1874. A nice early example of an award presented by the ORA to a well know desirable Canadian unit. This award is for rifle marksmanship, not artillery shooting.  read more

Code: 51516

Ontario Rifle Association Marksman Medal

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Capt Julnus of the Royal Artillery School of Gunnery in 1875. The school was located at Stanley Barracks and Kingston. The courses for gunnery were run by the British professional army until the Canadian fledgling regular army too...  read more

Code: 51515

Boer War Canadian Officer Sam Brown Rig with rare 1878 Colt Holster

Offered is a Sam Brown Belt with its crossed shoulder straps, with a period Boer War Issued ammo pouch and holster for the Colt 1878 Pistol. These holsters are very rare to find on the market as only 1001 were purchased for Canada and used in the NW Campaign 1885 and the Boer War 1900. In excellent condition, it does not have a unit mark on it anywhere.  read more

Code: 51514

The Battleford Column

A personal account of a Cpl serving in the QOR during the 1885 NW Campaign. Soft cover in new condition.  read more

Code: 51373

WWII Sten Utility Pouch Set

The conventional Utility Pouch was designed to carry various sized weapons and magazines. They were sized to carry the Thompson SMG 20 round magazine, Bren Mags, 2" Mortar Rounds, .303 Bandoliers and Enfield Magazines, Grenades and other gear. When the Sten was introduced the 30 round magazines were too long for the utility pouch and this resulted in modifications to the pouches. Eventually t...  read more

Code: 51455

WWII Binoculars

A decent WWII binocular with leather strap. Marked and dated.  read more

Code: 51450

A Sergeant Major Shoulder Sash

Sergeants in line infantry units wore a red sash off their right shoulder. These are still worn to this day in the Canadian Army. It is a distinction worn by all Infantry Senior NCOs in scarlets. These sashes are also worn with service dress on formal occasions. The Sergeants version were very simple, with 2 tassels and a slide to gather the ends. The Officers use to wear shoulder sashes as...  read more

Code: 51433

Canadian Militia Sword Slings with Web Belt

With the introduction of the 1881 full dress tunic came the waist sash, a soft cloth belt completely unsuited to caring a sword. To accommodate this issue, a small plain waist web belt with two "D" rings was worn under the tunic that carried the ornate sword slings from under the tunic. The sling hung from under the tunic skirt on the left with the crimson sash worn on the waist. Only the orn...  read more

Code: 51432

Canadian Militia Officer Waist Sash

This waist sash is from the period covering 1881 to 1910. It is not typical of most you see on the market, having no Moroccan leather liner. This is a much simplified version. These sashes were worn on full dress. In very good condition.  read more

Code: 51428