Officer's Torrin Cap C.1870 - 80s

The Torin Cap was introduced in the early 1870s in the British Army and adopted by the Canadian Militia. It was worn by Officers in the field wearing full dress or patrols. Many pictures can be found of officers wearing this cap during the Northwest Rebellion, including the General Commanding. There appears to be only the one style for line officers and and the Artillery. The Rifle regiments...  read more

Code: 51587

WWI Ammo Pouch for Pistol

This is a well marked leather pouch made in Toronto, probably for ammunition. However, the pouch seems very narrow and would be limiting on number of rounds stored. Is it possible it had another purpose?  read more

Code: 51583

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

RCD Leather Strap for Saddle dated 1897

A well marked leather saddle strap for saddle kit. It is dated 1897 and marked to the RCD. Probably stayed in use through to the 1930s.  read more

Code: 51581

No 1 MkIII Rifle Bayonet, frog and Entrenching Tool Haft

An essential set of parts for the 1908 Web gear set. The bayonet is in overall good condition with its original finish, complete scabbard and frog. The Haft is not marked, but typical of the period and includes a carrier sleeve.  read more

Code: 51579

1908 Standard Web Belt

1908 Web belt complete, in original Khaki colour. Markings are hard to read, so date is unclear.  read more

Code: 51578

1914-15 Princess Mary Christmas Gift Brass Tin

The famous Christmas gift issued to every soldier in the line in 1914 and 1915. These tins were issued with cigarettes' and Tabaco or a pencil in the form of a cartridge, including a greeting card from Princess Mary. This tin is in great shape, but holds no contents. A nice example.  read more

Code: 51577

British 1845 pattern NCO Sword

British Sergeant Majors were issued swords through the system, they were not private purchase weapons. This particular example is adorned with a brass hilt with Queen Victoria's Cypher. The sword is BO marked on the plain blade. The leather scabbard is missing its brass drag, but all other furniture is present. The blade is not mint, it has a patina and some minor chips to the blade. A hard ...  read more

Code: 51571

WWI Spare Scope Lens

Offered is an eye piece for a scope for eith an officer or a sniper. These eye pieces were carried in a leather tube attached to a full scope as part of the kit. The ther sleeve is missing its lid, but the slide that would attach to the parent scope strap is present. If ou have one of these scopes and are missing the spare, here it is at an affordable price.  read more

Code: 51569

General Officer Sash c.1870

Offered is a rare general officer sash worn with the 1869 General Officer dress uniform or frock coat for specific occasions. In excellent condition, these are notable by the broad width compared to other junior or field officer ranks sash. See the use with the frock in the picture provided of the general officer commanding Canadian Forces during the 1870s.  read more

Code: 51497