Canadian

WWII Midland Regiment Cap Badge

Good condition with both lugs intact.  read more

Code: 51682

1861 Pattern Canadian Militia Shako Plate - Rifles

A nice example of a period plate in black for rifle regiments. One of the lugs is missing. Getting hard to find.  read more

Code: 51673

Early Canadian Militia Glengarry Badge - Dug

A dug example, with signs of being unearthed. Soiling on the back and the face having a dark earthy patina with some wear. The lugs are still intact. No idea where this was found, possibly a camp site in Niagara, the trail to Red River, or in the field at Batoche? Who knows. Would be substantially more $ if in better condition. A nice dug example. These were also worn on the Kilmarnock cap...  read more

Code: 51672

1914 - 15 Star to 107163 Pte William D Crooks 2nd CMR

A typical WWI star with correct lettering to a good unit. Crooks, from Vancouver, was KIA Oct 2, 1916 Battle of the Somme (MR23). Commemorated on Vimy Memorial. Crooks Served in Steinecker's Horse in the SA War.

https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Record?app=pffww&IdNumber=126545&q=William%20D%20Crooks&ecopy=066688a  read more

Code: 51670

WWI Pair with Badges to Sgt AW Daiton

A pair to Sgt AW Daiton of the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles. The grouping includes his medals, insignia to the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, his early aluminum dog tag and service pin. The insignia is all matching and in great condition, all lugs are original. The service pin is serialized. The medal pair are given for his service with the 1st CMR in the trenches. Needs research. He did sur...  read more

Code: 51668

WWII Brigadier Forage Cap

Offered is a Brigadier service dress cap from WWII. Not named. Well preserved, but a split on the cap peak that can probably be repaired. Other wise a great example, with its liner and chinstrap complete, staff buttons and the badge original to the cap.  read more

Code: 51660

Royal Military College Hockey League Award

The RMC Hockey team was raised in 1886 and was well known for its athletic ability. The team was known as the Paladins and had a long standing rivalry with the Queen's University team. The college was bilingual so its acronym was RMC for English and CMR for French. This particular bullion wire badge is for a French team member and was likely awarded for a victory year for the team in 1896. T...  read more

Code: 51518

WWII Flare Pistol No 1 Mk V

Offered is a smaller version of Flare Pistol family. Over all the body is sound, the body has most of its original (70%) finish with some rust on the hammer and is stamped Broad Arrow. The mechanism cocks, but the pin is bent and will not align with the pin aperture preventing it fully closing. I essence it is deactivated by this minor damage. Comes with WWII Lanyard not in picture. A nice exa...  read more

Code: 51654

Night Use Binoculars used by the Air Force and Paratroops

Offered is a set of night use binoculars used by RAF/RCAF crews and Paratroopers for its compact size and power. The leather case is well marked, dated 1944, 2.5 x 50 power, in good condition with its original strap. The binoculars are functional, clean glass, no fogging or damage to the lenses themselves, however, the bakelite eye cups are chipped. The binos themselves are marked with a broa...  read more

Code: 51650

No4 Mk1* Flare Pistol

This pattern of flare gun was used on Commonwealth RAF/RCAF Bombers for operation signalling and rescue. The overall condition is fair with pitting and missing finish on the barrel, in used condition, well marked and mechanically sound. A decent example.  read more

Code: 51646