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Early Canadian Militia Glengarry Badge - Dug

A dug example, with signs of being unearthed. Soiling on the back and the face having a dark earthy patina with some wear. The lugs are still intact. No idea where this was found, possibly a camp site in Niagara, the trail to Red River, or in the field at Batoche? Who knows. Would be substantially more $ if in better condition. A nice dug example. These were also worn on the Kilmarnock cap...  read more

Code: 51672

Artillery Busby c.1870s

Offered is an early Artillery Busby with its original maker marked liner and chinstrap. The Red cloth bag worn on the crown has one moth nip. The fur is 95% present, with the typical bald spots on the very crown that are common to Busby. This doesn't distract from the appearance of the headgear because of the light colour of the fur. These caps were issued as early at 1857, but they were ve...  read more

Code: 52270

Major General Heneker KCB, CGMC, DSO Frock Coat and Cap

Offered is a rare opportunity to buy the General officer frock coat and bicorn of a noted Canadian General with extensive, long and distinguished service in the British Army.

The fore and aft bicorn is in good condition and well marked within the cap liner with his name in period ink. The beaver felt surface is clean with no insect damage, the feathers are for General Officers a...  read more

Code: 51875

Major General Heneker DSO, CGMC, Frock Coat and Cap

Offered is a rare opportunity to buy the General officer frock coat and and bicorn of a noted Canadian General with extensive good service in the British Army.

The fore and aft bicorn is in good condition and well marked within the cap liner with his name in period ink. The surface beaver felt is clean with no insect damage, the feathers are for General Officers and have seen ex...  read more

Code: 51874

48th Highlander WWI era Pipe Banner

Offered is a rare pipe banner to the 48th Highlanders with the Regimental crest on a blue ground and the crest of the clan Fraser on a red ground of silk, the hole being bordered in bullion fringe. Highland Regimental tradition has it that when an officer is promoted to the rank of Captain or Major they buy a pipe banner for one of the pipers to carry with the officer's family crest. The cres...  read more

Code: 51589

Snider firing pin

A spare pin you may be missing. Good condition  read more

Code: 52254

GGBG Helmet Plate

A nice GGBG Victorian plate, never mounted, still flat, not shaped to the helmet curvature, perfect for display case. Mint.  read more

Code: 52236

1871 Dragoon Helmet Part

Offered is one of those pieces needed to finish or repair a dragoon helmet. This piece constitutes the base of the post for the plume on the crown of the helmet. In good shape, not a copy, with all four original screw posts in place.  read more

Code: 51795

Canadian Army Protractor

Typical cardboard protractor issued to troops for basic map navigation. These did not last long in the field. Good to complete your map case kit.  read more

Code: 52235

1882 Cavalry Cartouche Pouch and Shoulder Belt

This is the standard Cartridge box for the Martini Henry Carbine ammo. The flap is in nice condition and has slots for a badge to be affixed, the badge impression can be seen in the leather. The lid is stiff and there is a signs of stress at the hinge. The back of the box has suffered exposure to extreme heat with some rippling in the leather finish, not uncommon for this equipment. The Bri...  read more

Code: 51865