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.
Winnipeg Rifles Busby c.1906
A really nice Winnipeg Rifles wedge style Busby issued around 1906 with its correct plume. No mothing on the crown, nice supple material with the correct rope knot superimposed on the cap exterior, the fur in great condition, not dried out and shedding. Labeled to Hobson & Sons maker. The liner in good condition.
4th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CEF) WWI Helmet
We offer here an example of the helmet worn by the 4th CMR (CEF) at the end of WWI. The Regiment had their helmets painted in French grey for the colour of the 3rd Division and had the unit cap badge soldered to the front as an identifier. This example is in rough shape, missing its liner and chinstrap, retaining about 70% of it paint, and cracked in two places with some dents. Not in the best condition, but has its original cap badge and priced right. The 4th CMR had an extremely good battle record and was highly decorated.
RCR Staff Sgt Tunic C.1910
This is an upgrade to the other ranks full dress tunic, made with better materials and detailing. The tunic has its metal collars and shoulder titles, the rank of Sergeant Major, later staff Sergeant with 3 stripes and a crown stitched to the right arm. The gilt thread, braid and piping is in good condition as is the tunic overall, with one small discoloured spot on the left shoulder seam. It retains its rich scarlet colour and blue facings. There is no sign of mothing and the liner is in good condition. A nice example.
Canadian 1st Parachute Battalion Officer Collars (
Offered here is a rare set of Scully Officer Collar Dogs for service dress. Made by Scully, they are of very good quality and bi metal. Marked and with original lugs.
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Bakelite Cap Badg
This classic British made brown bakelite badge is made complete and in good condition without its plastic pin.
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.