Canadian

RCN Flotation Device

Early war waist floatation device with shoulder straps in plain white. These were worn by crews on deck and on landing craft early in the war, like Dieppe. Good condition, C broad arrow marked.  read more

Code: 52281

WWII RCN Battledress Tunic and Pants

Naval personnel were given much leeway in dress during long missions and the dress varied greatly amongst the crew. Much of the clothing had to do with the ship type and weather. One of the most practical forms of dress was the dark navy blue battledress (BD), made in the same configuration as the army BD. This example is for a common seaman issued tunic with faded red Canada flashes. All p...  read more

Code: 52280

Artillery Officer Field Belt with Sabretache Straps

This belt is a fair example of the belt rig worn by Artillery Officers in the field from the 1870s to 1900. It has the Victorian rectangular artillery belt buckle with all straps and loops in place, sword slings and straps for the pain black leather Sabretache with artillery plate. If you have the Sabretache or an officer's tunic you should get this to finish the set. The leather is whitened...  read more

Code: 52274

British Army 1903 Utility Belt with Cavalry Rig

These belts were issued to cavalry, artillery and rear area units for light equipment. In the case of Cavalry the Lee-Metford ammunition bandolier and the later 5 pouch and 10 pouch bandolier replacements were anchored to these belts. There were slide on Webley holsters and pistol ammo pouches that could slide onto the belt and there were single pocket rifle ammo pouches that held 10 rounds e...  read more

Code: 52273

British Army 1903 Leather Utility Belt

These belts were issued to Cavalry and rear area units for light equipment. In the case of Cavalry the Lee Metford ammunition bandolier and the later 5 pouch and 10 pouch bandolier replacements were anchored to these belts. There were slide on Webley holsters and pistol ammo pouches that could slide onto the bely and there were single pocket rifle ammo pouches that held 10 rounds each that co...  read more

Code: 52272

WWII 4th Canadian Armoured Division Cap Badges

Offered are the badges of the 9 Regiments of the 4th Division, all in good condition with kings crowns and intact lugs. This Div was involved in the Normandy Campaign on OP Totalize and the Falaise Gap.  read more

Code: 51859

Irish Regiment of Canada Caubeen Cap

An Irish Regiment Cap in very good condition with a war time cap badge and feather hackle. The unit fought with the 5th Cdn Armd Div in Italy and NW Europe. The label is badly faded, but the condition is very good. Cannot say with certainty it is a WWII cap, likely from the 1950s. Tassels and hackle complete.  read more

Code: 51634

Wolseley Helmet Ball Finial for parades

Offered are a selection of components or fittings for the white parade Wolseley helmet. The spikes were used in place of the white plug for parades by most units, the ball by medical and artillery troops. The base plates are more or less identical and the ball finials screws are as per regulation sizes and should fit any helmet. Picture provides comparison

The price is for one set  read more

Code: 52289

Bear Skin Chinstrap

Standard chinstrap issued to British and Canadian Guards Regiments with the leather loops for securing to the inner nook of the headgear. Good condition and likely early 20th century issue.  read more

Code: 52288

WWII RCAF or RCN White Jumper Sweater

A rare item, these sweaters were a favorite with aircrews and naval personnel during missions. They gave the uniform some flair, but more importantly warmth. Some minor mothing, otherwise in great shape.  read more

Code: 52284