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.
1870 Canadian Infantry Chevron Cuff Tunic (RSM)
A fantastic example of the 1870 Canadian Militia Infantry tunic with the chevron cuffs. It has RSM rank on the sleeve, includes the sash and NCO Sword Belt. A rare tunic and in great condition.
South African War 6th CMR Contingent Photo
The South African War was a lengthy conflict, few were able to predict the outcome. Even tough the Boer Army had been destroyed in 1901, the war dragged on with Guerrilla warfare. The mounted Comandos of the Boer resistance made it essential to have mounted troops to track them and shut them down. Canada had two contingents overseas, The last one was made up mostly of Mounted Rifles. In Canada a third contingent was raised to include four other Mounted rifle regiments and various squadrons. The war ended and most of these units were either disssbanded or incorporated into the militia as new units. For example, J and K Squadron were renamed the Toronto Horse, later the 9th Mississauga Horse. Like all of the units raised for the conflict, volunteers were accepted from Militia units all over the country. This unit was no exception as noted in this photo with its notations below each portrait providing the name of the individual and the unit they came from. The contingent was fully kitted for the South African theatre as seen in the photo, but was never deployed. An important part of the Canadian story for this conflict. A great photo.
Lord Strathcona Horse Officer\'s Helmet
A gorgeous, all original dragoon helmet to an officer with gilded fittings and badge mounted on a silver plated star. The helmet is near mint, with its original liner and plume, no scratches or dents. An excellent example.
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.