Canadian

WWII RCN Winter Cap

Here is a standard cap issued for winter conditions to conduct crew duties on station. It has a wool cloth body with padded crown and felt lined for warmth, ear flaps for cold and a bill to reduce glare. It is dated 1944 and in great condition. A good example of an item that was probably uniquely Canadian and worn with a duffle coat on watch.  read more

Code: 51151

1861 Pattern Canteen

This canteen was the last pattern manufactured prior to the introduction of the 1874 Italian Style water bottle. What dates the canteen is the raise side wood panels. This thickened the wall of the canteen giving it more strength and making the canteen more flush to the rim. It is all original condition and the strap loops are both present. There is some rust damage to one of the metal bands, i...  read more

Code: 51133

Oliver Pattern Ammo Pouch

The standard Oliver Pattern Ammo pouch as issued for the Boer War and utilized in the opening days of WWI in excellent condition. Marked 91Bn with rack number. No dates.  read more

Code: 51115

48th Highlander Other Ranks Bonnet c.1900

An early bonnet with 4 plumes, red, white and blue checker board base, nice shape, the leather liner and chin strap is missing, the frame is sound and silk tail is deteriorated. The nice thing about this example, although not 100% in condition, it has the early ribbon backing to the badge. The badge is the first pattern issued to the regiment in the early 1890s. Not perfect, but it looks gre...  read more

Code: 51077

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

FNC1 Rifle Tool

Not that much of an antique, but certainly obsolete to the Canadian Army. I have 2 here for those interested.  read more

Code: 51071

WWII Canadian Issue Large Bren Pouch Set

These pouches were meant to be worn by the 2 on the Bren gun team within a section. It was additional capacity to take on extra Bren mags in the field. They are worn over the left shoulder, with the large strap worn under the epaulette and the thin strap wrapped around the chest or waist. One pouch is marked rear and the other front for ease of assembly. The idea was the left shoulder would ...  read more

Code: 50752

RCAF Dress Pants 1941

A nice pair of dress pants worn with the flight jacket, not to be confused with BD pants. Dated 1941 and no mothing.  read more

Code: 51040

Early Senior NCO Sword 1822-45

Swords were purchased on the market by serving Officers. The government produced swords for NCOs in the various arms that needed them, the infantry for the use of Sergeant Majors only. Here is offered an early transitional sword with its original issue scabbard. THis particular sword has had a rough history with poor care and numerous changes. The blade is chipped several places along its l...  read more

Code: 51027

1845 Infantry Officer Sword - Halifax

A lovely sword in very good condition, typical wear, marked by a Halifax distributor. A bright blade with fine etching and no damage. The hilt still has traces of its gilt finish, and the grip has its fish skin and wire intact. The leather scabbard is in good shape with its brass fittings intact, one loose. A great example with its leather field knot.  read more

Code: 51012