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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

Victorian Era Brass Bugle with Light Infantry Cord

This is an early bugle, identified by the three rings on the body. These three rings are not found on trumpets post 1900. No dents, in great condition, complete with the green lanyard used by Rifle and Light Infantry Regiments. Typical of the type used in the Boer War.  read more

Code: 51252

Oliver Pattern Ammo Pouch

The standard Oliver Pattern Ammo pouch as issued for the Boer War and utilized in the opening days of WWI in excellent condition. Marked 91Bn with rack number. No dates.  read more

Code: 51115

South African War Stereo Scope Set

Over 30 Stereo pictures from the South African War, some containing Canadian troops in the field. A good assortment, in various states of condition. Some extremely crisp, others average and a few slightly washed out. A nice grouping that includes a scope from the turn of the century.  read more

Code: 51542

1854 Kanpsack Reproduction "Y" Straps

Rarely do I offer reproduction items, but this is a piece of kit often missing from the 1854 pack that someone may want to have to display the pack as it was worn.  read more

Code: 51088

1861 Pattern Canteen

This canteen was the last pattern manufactured prior to the introduction of the 1874 Italian Style water bottle. What dates the canteen is the raise side wood panels. This thickened the wall of the canteen giving it more strength and making the canteen more flush to the rim. It is all original condition and the strap loops are both present. There is some rust damage to one of the metal bands, i...  read more

Code: 51133

Silver Statue of an Officer of the Governor General's Foot Guards

This exquisite statue emulating a serving officer of the Foot Guards in full dress stands 11", appears to be silver plated. Most likely a limited edition figure used to recognize outstanding performance by a member or contributor to the regiment's foundation. The stand helps to date the figure to the 1950s or 60s. Stylized in the form of the furnishings of the period. The unit badge being us...  read more

Code: 51204

WWII RCN Officers Peak Cap with Summer White Slip-on Cover

Offered is an excellent example of a Naval Officer Cap with white summer cover used for full dress occasion and on duty in temperate or tropical conditions, such as on the Mediterranean Sea. The cloth is moth free, the liner in excellent un worn condition, well marked and with original insignia. The peak is in good condition.

There is a tiny line of faint green discoloration ...  read more

Code: 51155

1871 Dragoon Helmet Part

Offered is one of those pieces needed to finish or repair a dragoon helmet. This piece constitutes the base of the post for the plume on the crown of the helmet. In good shape, not a copy, with all four original screw posts in place.  read more

Code: 51795

Operations Manual Dated 1924

An operations regulation manual from the 1920s that laid out the principals of war and operational phases, etc. Basically a training manual for officer with doctrinal theory. These manuals would have stayed in service for a decade before being replaced and were the books used to train the future generals that commanded the Commonwealth forces in WWII.  read more

Code: 51793