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.
Airborne Frog No4, Bayonet and Sten Mk V Case Plat
Frog, No. 4 Bayonet, and Case plate retainer, Sten 9-mm. This is colloquially termed “Airborne Frog”, the Case being a small pocket, in which the Sten Mk. V Retainer Plate was carried. When paratroops broke the Sten down, by removing the butt, the plate was inserted to stop the Breech Block and Return spring, etc, falling out. All here, very rare item dated 1945, British Marks. These were issued to the Canadians in the 6th Airborne Div.
Royal Canadian Artillery Other Ranks 1876 Helmet
This helmet is the standard pattern 1876 in white cloth over cork frame. The Badge is correct for the period, having a Victorian crown and marked \"Canada\" and is the only badge that has been mounted on this helmet. The brass chin scale is complete, the leather backing being a bit loose, and the correct ball finial is mounted correctly. The liner is missing, but the helmet is marked with its maker stamp and dated \"1885\" with \"WD\" marking in original ink stamp. Canadian units were issued British Army hand-me-down stock. Early helmets of this type dated are hard to find. A nice example from the year of the NW Campaign.
1860s Rifle Regiment Badge
This badge was used in several configurations. It can be found with mounting screw posts for cartridge boxes, cross belts and has also be seen worn as a cap insignia on both the Kilmarnock cap and the Glengarry cap. Only some small ruminants of the original black paint on this brass cap badge with its original lugs.
WWI Puttees
Original WWI matched puttees for a CEF Soldier. It has little to no mothing with its original tape ties. It measures over 8 feet and is standard issue pattern.
92nd Bn CEF Set
The 92nd Battalion (48th Highlanders), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force. The 92nd Battalion was authorized on 30 July 1915 and embarked for Britain on 20 May 1916 where the battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 24 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 5th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion disbanded on 1 September 1917. A full set with all lugs accounted for and a number for the shoulder epaulet.
South Africa Commemorative Coin
Another variant of commemorative coin made for distribution at the time of the 1900 victory over the Boer Army. Made by the Halifax Patriotic Fund.
1876 Officer Binocular Case Badge
This is a handsome gilded badge that was mounted on the NWMP binocular case with 3 bolts and nut fasteners. The 3" pattern badge was also made to mount on the Pith Helmet with different mounting lugs. Offered here is a Binocular Case badge with all 3 bolts present. A rare and beautiful example for the badge collector connoisseur.
NWMP Sabretache
Here is a rare opportunity to own an original NWMP sabretache complete, badge and all. An extremely rare and desirable accoutrement with original finish and parts. The bimetal 5" tall badge is stamped, not cast, and mounted on the outer flap of the pouch with the correct brass nuts. The Shaggy buffalo head on the badge is in silver separate to the body and attached to the center of the badge with three pins on the back. Originally this large wallet was a military accoutrement that dates back to the late 18th century. The sabretache was carried by all ranks in the Cavalry. When a soldier sat in his saddle the pouch and sabre would hang on the left side for easy access. The soldiers had plain pouches, and the officer's typically had two patterns, one was ornate, made with bullion thread, the other was plain black leather with a badge. The RCMP were organized as a para military force and adopted the traditions of the cavalry, including this accoutrement. However, the issue of these items was limited to Officers only. The pouch served as a portable office, with maps, orders, paper and pen, it served as a writing board and a file cabinet. Messages would be carried in these pouches by soldiers or officers on dispatch duty. A practical item that could be used by the NWMP as well. Likely a NWMP Officer would carry regulations, pen paper, orders and warrants in these pouches. Here is an opportunity to own one of these rare accoutrements still in excellent condition. The buffalo head still has much of its silver wash, the brass body is undamaged and still retains most of its gilt finish, the four securing posts on the inside of the flap remain with their original washers and nuts in good condition and not tampered with. You can see how the crown is imbedded into the leather finish leaving a distinct foot print in the black lacquer finish of the outer flap, indicating its been there forever. flaps and body in good shape and not tampered with. However, there is a D ring for the hanger missing on the right side, The hanger is still with the pouch and requires a conservationist to reconnect the ring. There is some surface cracking and mild heat blistering, common to blackened leather artifacts stored without proper climate controls. This is the lesser of the issued officers pouches, the earlier pattern have two pockets, this one only has one on the inside as an economy measure. A beautiful object to add to any NWMP collection.
Bren Gun Carrier Mag Pouch
Offered is a well used and painted Bren Gun Mag Pouch for the Bren Gun Carrier. The paint is probably post war and someone has used marker on its outer shell to spell "danger". I believe this can be removed with an eraser or solvent, but care must be taken and maybe a test area first.
4th CMR Helmet shell
A standard Mk1 Brodie with no liner, in french gray of the third Division and a 4th CMR cap badge. These are a common find in the market, but this one has 90% of its original paint and the badge is untouched. A nice unit helmet.