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1896 Infantry Officer Frock Coat Tailor Made

The 1896 Infantry tunics had blue collars, epaulets and cuffs. This example has no shoulder straps and its rank is displayed on the collar as per pre 1880 regulations. I have noted in many pictures over the years that one officer with collar insignia still in use post 1880. The tunic is of a higher quality cloth, with expected wear and tear from use, including a frayed collar and 2 moth hole...  read more

Code: 52320

RCD 1896 Pattern Frock Tunic

This is a standard cavalry frock tunic for cavalry, having plain red cuffs. The Blue facing colours were only worn by the RCD. Never had collars attached, which is correct for 19th century tunics. In good condition, some thread loose at the shoulder, need minor repair. Some minor surface moth tracks noted and some staining from sweat and use on the back. A good example of the standard frock.  read more

Code: 52319

5th Royal Scots 1896 Scarlet Officer's Cutaway Frock Coat

Offered is a Highland Officer's private purchase 5 button, serge cutaway frock coat. The Officer gilt buttons are marked to the 5th Royal Scots (later the Royal Highlanders of Canada or Black Watch). It has Captains rank on the blue epaulettes and has the standard blue collars, and cuff facings for infantry. With these buttons we can date the tunic to approximately 1896 to 1906. The tunic ap...  read more

Code: 50765

1911 Royal Navy or Royal Canadian Navy Officer's Wolseley Helmet

Here is the standard Wolseley helmet worn by an officer. Overall very good condition, has yellowed with age loosing some of its crisp original white body and pugaree. It is identified as nave with the simple blue stripe in the top of the pugaree. these helmets were worn on parades and in warm weather regions aboard ship.  read more

Code: 50641

WWII Royal Canadian Navy Duffle Coat

During the First and Second World Wars, the duffle coat became a popular piece of cold-weather clothing for sailors. The duffle coat, usually navy blue or camel-coloured, featured thick woolen fabric, a hood large enough to accommodate naval caps, and horn or wooden toggle buttons which could be unfastened even while wearing gloves or mittens. Duffle coats became popular ashore, and British Fie...  read more

Code: 51125

Canadian Navy Headset and Mic Set for Gun Crews

A standard piece of kit for gun crews to coordinate fire and communicate with the bridge. It includes a chest mounted microphone and a headset with cable connection. In great shape it looks like it may have seen post war service as well as WWII service. Perfect for a naval gunner display.  read more

Code: 51129

WWII Chief Petty Officer Peak Cap with Khaki Cover

A nice cap with its original insignia and with a soft protective slip on cover in Khaki. Well marked with no mothing, the badge seems slightly off center, but the stitching is original. Navy, what can you say?

A nice example.  read more

Code: 51138

WWII Naval Cap and Tin

A Naval tin for the standard cap decorated with a picture from a newspaper, probably the owner JR Beland. The cap is the white dress cap with HMCS on the ribbon, but faded. The cap is complete and includes a blue cloth cover dated 1945. There are spare new ribbons as well. The tin is in fair condition, with a bit of scratching and the name plate engraved. The cap is in great condition.  read more

Code: 51150

WWII RCN Officers Peak Cap with Summer White Slip-on Cover

Offered is an excellent example of a Naval Officer Cap with white summer cover used for full dress occasion and on duty in temperate or tropical conditions, such as on the Mediterranean Sea. The cloth is moth free, the liner in excellent un worn condition, well marked and with original insignia. The peak is in good condition.

There is a tiny line of faint green discoloration ...  read more

Code: 51155

91st Canadian Highlanders Pre WWI Full Dress Doublet

The 91st Highlanders are a unit from raised in 1903 in Hamilton. This tunic dates from that era and would have been in use well into the 1930s for parade use. These tunics are often found on the market in rough shape, but this one has its coulour intact and is overall in great condition. The liner is in rough shape and there is a thread loose on one of the doublet panels on the right that ne...  read more

Code: 50775