Canadian

WWI Wolseley Helmet to the Artillery

Another example of an Artillery sun helmet for summer wear, with a distinct shape for the era, it served a purpose, and probably saw extensive service in training. Every soldier was issued one and is a basic piece of issued kit. It has the distinctive flash of the Artillery Regiment on the left side and is overall good condition on the exterior, but a little rough on the inside. The liner is...  read more

Code: 50771

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

RAMC Officer's Wolseley Helmet c.1912

This pure white regulation helmet with pugaree is a classic Officer quality accoutrement from this period. It has original chin scales with slight damage in the leather band supporting the links. The ball top finial is correct for the medical services. The badge is small, but of very high quality. The helmet liner is a classic pattern with proper headband with venting. The lining is typica...  read more

Code: 50592

RFC Trench Art Clock Frame

Offered is an interesting use of an old propeller hub off a WWI aircraft. It consists of the center hub to the props, stained, polished and mounted with a Canadian RNAS badge. The clock is missing, but one can easily be installed. I found the standard IKEA alarm clock fits nicely, just needs some foam packing to hold in place. A neat project for a collector's room that is dedicated to the Ai...  read more

Code: 50879

1859 Cap Pocket - Rare

These small pouches were designed to be slipped onto the shoulder belt for the 1854 cartridge box for easy access to caps for the 1853 Enfield Rifle. Canadian Militia were issued these in 1860. WD marked with date and manufacturer stamp. In great shape.  read more

Code: 50850

47th Bn Home Service Helmet

Offered is a 6 Panel helmet with all of its fittings, proper cork venting on the helmet band and its original helmet plate to the 47th Frontenac Bn. The helmet surface is worn and suffers some loss of the white finish surface. Requires some cleaning to bring it back, but a really honest, nice example of a period Canadian Militia helmet maker marked to a Montreal firm. The chin scale requires...  read more

Code: 50768

8th Royal Rifles of Canada 4 Panel Home Service Helmet

Offered is a very nice example of a 4 panel Home Service or overseas pattern helmet c.1900. The badge is original to the helmet and all of the hardware is present. Well labeled and with the correct ventilation on the headband, it has yellowed either by cigarette smoke or storage conditions. should clean up well with some TLC, but requires a conservationist hands or advise to do it properly. ...  read more

Code: 50766

Generic British/Canadian Artillery Officer Queen Crown Badge

A common badge, but in real nice condition, lugs intact.  read more

Code: 50584

An Italian made Cabasset Helmet c. late 1500s

The Armour made and used by most of Europe in the 16th and 17th century was either made in Italy or Germany. These two countries were the biggest exporters of this equipment and swords, halberds, and other weapons. England did produce its own in the Tower of London, but it also sourced from the continent as did France. During the civil war the Parliamentary forces controlled the Tower Arsenal...  read more

Code: 50500

8th Royal Rifles of Canada Busby

Offered here is a really nice 8th Rifles busby for other ranks. Its condition is superb and well marked to the unit on the interior. It has the correct plume, the badge shows age wear, the materials are in great condition. I would date this to 1902, pre WWI.  read more

Code: 50642