Canadian

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

Cavalry Trumpet - Presented in WWII

A good example of the standard Cavalry Trumpet with proper regulation lanyard. These trumpets are much harder to find than the bugle. A cavalry trumpeter was issued both a trumpet and a bugle within a cavalry unit to sound calls, much like a drummer or bugler does in the field for infantry. Each tune is a signal of action: Fall in, Mount, Dismount, Reveille, Charge, etc. This particular trum...  read more

Code: 51106

Sergeants Sash

Standard pattern sash worn by Sergeants in the Canadian Army. Estimate the age as post 1920. Good for display of any Infantry uniform full dress early 20th century. Nice condition.  read more

Code: 50848

A Pendant issued by the Service Rifle Association 1860

A very attractive pedant issued to participants of the marksmanship competition of 1860. It has an image in relief of and archer on one side with a bow and a soldier with his rifle on the other. In very good condition. On the left side are the figures 1300 - 1500 possibly indicating the range of the particular shoot.  read more

Code: 51520

Ontario Rifle Association Marksman Medal to A British Gunner

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Capt Holmes of the Royal Artillery School of Gunnery in 1872. The school was located at Stanley Barracks and Kingston. The courses for gunnery were run by the British professional army until the Canadian fledgling regular army too...  read more

Code: 51517

ORA marksman award to Gnr Grand Trunk Railway 2nd Battery of Artillery

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Gnr J Little of the 2nd Grand Trunk Railway Artillery Battery in 1874. A nice early example of an award presented by the ORA to a well know desirable Canadian unit. This award is for rifle marksmanship, not artillery shooting.  read more

Code: 51516

Ontario Rifle Association Marksman Medal

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Capt Julnus of the Royal Artillery School of Gunnery in 1875. The school was located at Stanley Barracks and Kingston. The courses for gunnery were run by the British professional army until the Canadian fledgling regular army too...  read more

Code: 51515

WWII Sten Utility Pouch Set

The conventional Utility Pouch was designed to carry various sized weapons and magazines. They were sized to carry the Thompson SMG 20 round magazine, Bren Mags, 2" Mortar Rounds, .303 Bandoliers and Enfield Magazines, Grenades and other gear. When the Sten was introduced the 30 round magazines were too long for the utility pouch and this resulted in modifications to the pouches. Eventually t...  read more

Code: 51455

WWII Binoculars

A decent WWII binocular with leather strap. Marked and dated.  read more

Code: 51450

A Sergeant Major Shoulder Sash

Sergeants in line infantry units wore a red sash off their right shoulder. These are still worn to this day in the Canadian Army. It is a distinction worn by all Infantry Senior NCOs in scarlets. These sashes are also worn with service dress on formal occasions. The Sergeants version were very simple, with 2 tassels and a slide to gather the ends. The Officers use to wear shoulder sashes as...  read more

Code: 51433