Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
1853 Bayonet and Frog
Standard Issue Bayonet of the period, marked, but not to a unit. The frog is the 1870 Pattern. In good condition overall.
1870s Glengarry Cap with Militia Badge
A good worn example of the glengarry used during the later quarter of the 19th century by all Militia. These caps were worn in North West Canada and were replaced in 1896 with the Wedge Service Cap. The cap has no mothing or tears. The lining is complete and the leather band at the base of the cap shows wear, but still supple. The pom pom is missing from the crown of the cap along with the silk tassels at the back. The 1855 Canada Militia cap badge has a red patch behind it, it looks to be original to the headgear. A nice example.
Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol
Luftwaffe bombers were equipped with double barreled flare pistols for operations and rescue. Offered here is a good mechanically sound example of this type of pistol. It is well marked and dated 1942 with Ln serial number. The barrel shows honest wear on the side finish, so probably saw active service. A nice example and reasonably priced.
14th Princess of Wales Own Rifles NCO1876 Rifle Gr
Here we offer one of the more rare coloured rifle Bn helmets from the Victorian era to a NCO of the 14th POWR. A beautiful un mothed green cloth finish with the correct helmet plate in black, some of the black paint worn off in some areas showing honest wear. It has the proper original black painted hardware and chin scales. The leather liner is present, but the silk lining has deteriorated with only scraps left. A nice example that could use a bit of cleaning. Suspect it to be a Senior NCO due to the quality upgrades to the shell, but still an OR pattern with the leather trimmed peak and blackened hardware.
14th Princess of Wales Own Rifles NCO1876 Rifle Gr
Here we offer one of the more rare coloured rifle Bn helmets from the Victorian era to a NCO of the 14th POWR. A beautiful un mothed green cloth finish with the correct helmet plate in black, some of the black paint worn off in some areas showing honest wear. It has the proper original black painted hardware and chin scales. The leather liner is present, but the silk lining has deteriorated with only scraps left. A nice example that could use a bit of cleaning. Suspect it to be a Senior NCO due to the quality upgrades to the shell, but still an OR pattern with the leather trimmed peak and blackened hardware.
1903 Tunic to Pte JC Monteith Wounded in the last
This tunic was sourced from the family of 727529 Pte James C Monteith who served overseas with the 102nd Bn. The tunic is the standard 1903 Canadian 7 button tunic with stand collar. It has the insignia of his original 110th Bn raised in Stratford, Ontario. He joined the 110th in 1916, was shipped to England and transferred to the 102nd Bn in 1917. He was wounded in the left thigh in France during the 100 days battles in 1918 according to his health record. He was discharged in 1919. Documents included. The tunic has not been altered, but has suffered some minor mothing and wear to the cuffs. Large mark of \"C\" broad arrow on the interior lining. Probably his tunic used in Canada on enlistment before he was sent overseas. Probably been in the closet ever since, no name found inside, but family included his war record documents. A nice original example to a known veteran.
1900 Lord Strathcona Horse Cap Badge and Collar Do
A great example of the LDSH first cap badge worn during the South African War. A rare item with its original lugs.
1900 Lord Strathcona Horse Cap Badge and Collar Do
A great example of the LDSH first cap badge worn during the South African War. A rare item with its original lugs.
4th Division Brigade Staff Officer Helmet
A rare helmet with a bronze Staff officer badge attached, overlaying the painted Division and Brigade insignia to the 4th Div. Helmet is complete with all the lining and original chin strap, suffering one dent on the crown. A beautiful piece with rare insignia.
Victorian General\'s Sword Belt
Late Victorian era General Officer\'s Sword belt with a wonderful gilt wire brocade of oakleaf pattern and a general officer handsome gilt belt buckle. The sword belts are complete with hidden fastener and were not provided buckles for a more refined appearance while worn with the very slick general\'s Scimitar sword. The Moroccan leather face is in great condition, but the interior is a little flaky and needs some TLC, otherwise a very good example of a rare belt.