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WWII RCN House Wife and Money Belt

A nice couple of items issued to every sailor. Some thread and bits included.  read more

Code: 51140

WWII Naval Cap and Tin

A Naval tin for the standard cap decorated with a picture from a newspaper, probably the owner JR Beland. The cap is the white dress cap with HMCS on the ribbon, but faded. The cap is complete and includes a blue cloth cover dated 1945. There are spare new ribbons as well. The tin is in fair condition, with a bit of scratching and the name plate engraved. The cap is in great condition.  read more

Code: 51150

WWII Summer Dress Trousers

Offered here is a mint pair of Summer Dress pants made in Toronto in 1940 and never issued. The issue tags are still present. A nice clean example with C broad Arrow stamp.  read more

Code: 51158

WWII Field Dressing for BD Pocket

Standard Field Dressing with slight tear over the date, but a period piece. 194x is all that can be seen.  read more

Code: 51082

Button Polish Bar

These are a common kit items used to protect the clothing when polishing ones buttons and were often found in the wash roll pouch. There is a train of thought these were never meant to be carried in these rolls because there were no brass buttons to polish in the field. There were brass buttons on the greatcoat, but polished brass in the field was not encouraged. A nice item to have as it wa...  read more

Code: 51083

WWII Issued Pocket Knife

Standard knife in the WWI style with no markings. The blade tip is broken off and there is some corrosion. Needs a good cleaning, but otherwise is functional.  read more

Code: 51091

WWII Motorcycle Dispatch Rider Coat

A good clean example of the heavy canvas Motorcycle Rider coat dated 1945. It is all complete with waist belt, but is missing one cuff fastener. Size is for someone I think about 5'8" to 5'10".  read more

Code: 51120

WWII Motorcycle Dispatch Rider Pants

Leggings Rubber Proofed No.1A Khaki (modified) Dispatch rider mud overalls or leggings that are in great unissued condition. "C" Broad Arrow marked on the inside. All buttons, straps and buckles present and in very good condition. Apparently these were a favorite throughout the war for motorcyclists. This pair takes a waist belt, rather than the suspenders.  read more

Code: 51121

WWII Winter White Pullover with Fur Hood and Gloves

A set of winter whites "C" Broad Arrow marked pullover with fur hood and its waist belt. The grey elastic cuffs are both present and in good shape. Yellowed with age, it needs a bit of bleach to whiten it up, but carefully, without destroying the fur or the marking. Consult a conservationist for this job. The gloves are British made and are yellowed as well and include their tie string. This...  read more

Code: 51123

WWII Royal Canadian Navy Duffle Coat

During the First and Second World Wars, the duffle coat became a popular piece of cold-weather clothing for sailors. The duffle coat, usually navy blue or camel-coloured, featured thick woolen fabric, a hood large enough to accommodate naval caps, and horn or wooden toggle buttons which could be unfastened even while wearing gloves or mittens. Duffle coats became popular ashore, and British Fie...  read more

Code: 51125