Early Oliver Pattern Belt C.1900

Offered is an Oliver belt with a lighter tone leather, early fittings and a nice brass patina typical of earlier belts. All the parts are present, the leather supple and initials carved in the leather on the inside "AC".  read more

Code: 51187

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

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

WWII Bombay "Bowler" c.1940 with RA Badge

Offered is a standard British Army Cawnpore Helmet, an Indian designed pattern probably purchased for use in North Africa by a 1st Corps Artillery Officer prior to Operation Husky. It sports a bronze painted badge, missing its wheel. In very good condition, a less common pattern to Canadians, but certainly another pattern for a headgear collector.  read more

Code: 50898

3rd Victoria Rifles Officer's Bombay Bowler C.1940

Another Indian service style pith helmet made in Toronto Canada for an Officer. The unit patch is thought to be 3 VRR. In good condition, but missing the chin strap. Not a common item to Canadians.  read more

Code: 50900

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 Wire Cutters

A small folding wire cutter without its carry case. Complete, marked and in good working condition with wear.  read more

Code: 51382

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

WWII Canadian Trio for Burma

You don't see groups like this too often, one could assume its made up, but this set was mounted along time ago and appears right. However, the medals are in the wrong order and would have to have been issued to either a pilot, SOS, Engineer or a CanLoan Officer. We will never know.  read more

Code: 51774

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