Canadian

Rifle Association Coin for New Brunswick Militia

An unissued shooting award coin for the NB Provincial Rifle Association dating 1866 in its original leather case. In beautiful condition this award has an impressive image of a period militia soldier firing his Snider Enfield in the kneeling position. These marksmanship competitions were highly respected and well attended. A time when marksmanship meant something in the military.  read more

Code: 51519

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

Boer War Canadian Officer Sam Brown Rig with rare 1878 Colt Holster

Offered is a Sam Brown Belt with its crossed shoulder straps, with a period Boer War Issued ammo pouch and holster for the Colt 1878 Pistol. These holsters are very rare to find on the market as only 1001 were purchased for Canada and used in the NW Campaign 1885 and the Boer War 1900. In excellent condition, it does not have a unit mark on it anywhere.  read more

Code: 51514

WWII Winter Cap with Veteran Guard Cap Badge

Standard WWII Winter issue cap provided with the great coat at issue. These caps saw limited service overseas, not well liked by the troops, but very warm with the liner and ear muffs. very small tear in the liner edge. The Veteran Guard were tasked with POW Camp security in Northern Canada. These caps are seen used extensively by the Guards on duty at the various internment and POW camps tha...  read more

Code: 51492

Antique Three Band .455 Snider Rifle Stamped DC

Standard three band snider rifle in good overall condition with diamond cartouche stamped DC on left side of butt. No unit marks. Tower marked with the date of 1867. Wood is overall good condition with honest wear, original finish, with divot on the for stock on the right side. Barrel is in good condition, with obvious wear and the action works. All parts are present and are original to the...  read more

Code: 51489

Single WWII Sten Utility Pouch

Special pouch for the Sten Mags with the side extensions. If you are missing a partner this maybe a match. This one has a ringed perimeter and pebbled surface brass snap button.  read more

Code: 51464

The Battleford Column

A personal account of a Cpl serving in the QOR during the 1885 NW Campaign. Soft cover in new condition.  read more

Code: 51373

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