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.
Goergian era Officer\'s shoulder belt plate circ
This is a good affordable example of a period Georgian Officer's Cross belt plate typically worn by Militia or a regular officer not assigned a regiment. The Canadian Militia certainly wore this pattern in the War of 1812. Well engraved with the Monarch's cypher and crown, it has lost its gilding, with only slight traces to the edges. The hook and "puppies feet are intact and atypical of period construction. A fair example of a period plate, getting harder to find and an affordable example as most regimental plates fetch thousands.
New Brunswick Provincials Shoulder Belt Plate c.18
This is an original 1812 period shoulder plate worn by the New Brunswick Militia. The New Brunswick Militia consisted of 4500 Volunteer soldiers, most of whom were without uniforms during the war and had filled two main rolls during the 1812 campaign. The first was to occupy Halifax when the 104th New Brunswick Fencibles left to fight the Western Campaign in Upper Canada and the second was to round up and fight off privateers and raiders along the coastline. When Main was captured in 1814 these volunteers stood down and went home, but remained on standby until the end of hostilities. A rare other ranks plate made of brass with the classic etched plate face with the regiments title, the George III Crown and the date 1793, which may indicate the date of the Militia Act of the Province. The back of the plate shows a crusty layer of corrosion and age with the top hook broken off and the two "puppies feet" buttons intact. A closer look at the face of the plate reveals a round dark spot where the rear hook had been secured and burnished in place. This construction technique of the period is an indicator of this beautiful and rare plate's authenticity.
Victorian Era Canada Customs badge
An early Canada Customs badge with pin and brass C catch on reverse. Beautiful patina shows original aging and a very good stamp with well defined detailing. A very light weight and rare badge.
George III 1805 Naval Sword
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