Canadian

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

1937 Utility Web Strap Set

Offered is a set of 2 straps issued to every soldier for his large pack harness to keep the shoulder harness attached, to carry the helmet and or other kit on the exterior of the pack. It was also issued to carry the rain poncho on the soldiers belt and had many other uses. If you are looking for a nice minty set of straps to mount a Poncho on the web belt or to complete a large pack here is ...  read more

Code: 51405

Sten Gun Mk 2 Mag Loader

There were two patterns of loaders, a simplified version pocket size Mk4 that loaded the mag with a simple leaver anchored on the side of the mag, and a larger one that was a more robust devise that slid on to the mag with a similar leaver devise to press the rounds home into the mag one at a time. We offer here the larger early Mk2 variant, more expensive to make and replaced later with the si...  read more

Code: 51403

The Governor General's Body Guard

Another Chambers books covering one of Canada's elite Cavalry units of the 19th Century. Some damage to the spine. It was the property of one of the unit's RSMs.  read more

Code: 51337

Oliver Pattern Ammo Pouch

Standard Oliver Pattern Pouch in a lighter brown colour, complete, no date, supple leather and no modifications. Overall an excellent example.  read more

Code: 51261

Boer War Era Martini Metford Bandolier Dated 1901

A Boer War era Bandolier as worn by the Canadian Mounted Rifles in the field. In great condition, supple leather, well marked and dated, this is basic piece of equipment worn by the contingent in all operations.  read more

Code: 51117

Early Oliver Pattern Belt C.1900

Offered is an Oliver belt with a lighter tone leather, early fittings and a nice brass patina typical of earlier belts. All the parts are present, the leather supple and initials carved in the leather on the inside "AC".  read more

Code: 51187

11th Irish Fusilier of Canada Busby c.1914

Offered is a busby to a unit from Vancouver BC that mirrored the traditions of the British Irish Fusiliers. The busby is dated and stamped WD 1914 on the interior. The fur is in grate condition, none of it missing. The badge and proper green plume are present with out signs of rebadging. The helmet is the proper short haired slope top short busby of the Fusilier soldier. The chin scale is mi...  read more

Code: 51073

WWI Senior NCO Great Coat

Offered is a nice example of a WWI great coat favored by Sr NCOs and Officers. This particular coat was issued to a Sergeant, with the shadow of where the stripes were sewn still visible. The coat is in nice condition overall, but with a seam separating under one of the arms and typical field wear and tears. The holes visible in the photos are tears, possibly by barbed wire. They are typica...  read more

Code: 50952

Royal Canadian Artillery Wolseley Helmet with George V badge

Here we offer a nice condition RCA Pre WWI OR Wolseley helmet circa 1911. This maybe an NCO version with the more decorative floral base to the finial. Nice clean white finish with a tea coloured stain on the left side that should clean off. The correct Artillery ball is mounted to the crown with brass chin scales in place. Liner in nice shape with Scully label on the crown. Shows period we...  read more

Code: 50621