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.
Dawson Rifles Wedge Cap Badge.
An very rare badge introduced in 1903 with its original lugs. D. Mazeas Pg 167
90th Bn Glengarry Badge
An attractive Badge with its original lugs. D. Mazeas Pg
103rd Bn Calgary Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate
The 103rd SBP286 found in Mezeas Book Pg 163, was authorized 1910. A fine example with all of its screw posts. Stamped by Maker Gaunt.
Mr John PA Sproule DLS Corps - NW Canada Medal
John Sproul was entitled to the Saskatchewan Bar, but the medal offered here is without and appears to have had a jewelers copy added instead. A rare and unique medal to the Dominion Land Surveyors who were being utilized as Intelligence gatherers. They would be referred to as HUMINT today, locals acting as human intelligence agents for the government. Copy of documentation included.
Pte CH Anderson 57 RCD - QSA with Ghost Dates and
Pte Anderson recieved his QSA with 4 bars. The medal has ghost dates and is in overall good condition with one knock and a grey patina. The coming home Toronto medal is named as well with replaced ribbon.
Pte A Simpson 7985 RCR - QSA 4 bar
Pte A Simpson joined joined the RCR from the ranks of the Montreal based 3rd Royal Canadian Artillery. He was present at the Battle of Paaderberg and was severely wounded on the 27 February 1900. The 4 bar medal has a knock or two and is in good condition.
Fenian Raid 1st Battalion New Brunswick Militia Of
We offer here a rare uniform to an officer in the Fenian Raids serving circa 1866. The Tunic cut and design is unique to this province. The blue facings identify the uniform to the 1st Bn. The collar rank is that of a Lieutenant, the officer sash is correct for this era and it is closed with silver officer VR cypher buttons. The cap is unique to the NB Militia as well, with its boxy shape, flat peak, scalloped stitched front with a crown insignia, Canada Militia buttons and gold bullion chin cord. The cap is in good condition, no mothing and its original liner. The tunic has suffered some moth nips on one cuff, the rear right shoulder and some of the white piping. The liner has some as well with a few minor tears. There is some surface tracking on the front right shoulder, the top of the front pocket and some on the rear tail. The tunic has been stored outside the last few weeks in -10C temperatures killing any possible larvae. Although the mothing is evident, it does not detract from the uniform and is of little consequence to such a rare tunic. This uniform can be found in the Osprey Men at Arms Series book on the Fenian Raids, Canadian Campaigns. If you are from NB this is for you!
1896 Infantry Officer Serge 5 Button Frock Coat
Offered here is an excellent example of an Infantry Officer private purchase frock coat for the field. This tunic replaced the braided patrol jacket in 1896 and remained in service until the First Word War and were eventually phased out by Khaki Service Dress. It was worn on field exercises and the RCR wore them on their Yukon security task. Many officers reported to Halifax wearing these tunics before their issue of khaki clothing for South Africa in 1899. The Sam Brown would be worn with this uniform along with the white cork helmet. This particular example is to a Captain and is in perfect condition, maintaining its bright red colour. Its high quality liner is in excellent condition. A quality garment with Officer Victorian Militia buttons, with two chest pockets that are not pleated. No indication collar dogs were put on this tunic. These details would put this tunic about 1900 or earlier. Collar dogs were not approved until 1900. It can represent any of the line infantry regiments in the militia during this period.
WWII Airborne Canada Flash
The first standard flash for all airborne personnel serving in the Canadian Army. A must have for any collector of Canadian flashes and those airborne collectors. This one was worn and removed from a tunic and glued to a display board. Remnants of glue on the back.
A Presentation Trench Art Cross For Captain A.T. S
Here is a very poignant trench art commemorative item presented from a soldier of the 60th Bn to a family as a memorial for their lost son. An 18 pounder shell is split and cut in the form of a wood cross typical of those used in the fields of Flanders. On the back it reads presented by Pioneer Sgt J. Connors of the 60th Bn. On the front it reads "In Loving Memory of Capt the Honorable A.T. Shaughnessy of the 60th Bn, Killed in Action", below "RIP" on the post and on the base reads his date of death "21th March 1916". The base of the shell acts as a cup for either a candle or flowers. Both these men from Montreal have Irish names, the Catholic Church played a prominent roll in peoples lives in those days and this artifact is much in the Catholic tradition. A very nice piece. Capt Shaughnessy was born 1897 in Montreal, a student of McGill University, he was KIA at the age of 19. The 60th Bn was in action from 1915 to 1917 with the 9th Bde, 3rd Div, CEF when it was pulled out of the trenches and replaced by the 116th Bn due to very high losses.