British

Victorian Staff Officer Binocular Pouch and Shoulder Belt

These pouches were worn by British and Commonwealth staff officers from 1870 to 1900 in light brown leather to carry small binoculars. They wore light brown sword belts with light brown sabretache with the same insignia emblazoned in on the flap as well. This pattern can also be seen worn by the Royal Canadian Dragoons and many of the Light Horse or Mounted Rifle units of the late 18th Century...  read more

Code: 51218

Infantry Officer Pattern 1822 Sword (piquet weight)

The piquet weight 1822 pattern Infantry sword with a plane blade and no maker marks. The narrow pipe back blade was not meant for combat being unadorned, the metal showing a grey patina and some minor pitting and barely visible nicks. Probably an early example. The Gothic folding hilt has lost its gilding and displays the VR cypher, the sharkskin grip shows wear and the wire grip is tight fo...  read more

Code: 50886

1890 Pattern Cavalry Sabre

A standard 1890 sabre with scabbard. The blade is sound, with some veining in the steel. The hilt is tight with its original grip and with its original finish. The scabbard is complete, but suffers some dents. A good example of the type.  read more

Code: 50825

Transport NCO Sword

The standard Transport Sword, unmarked, good blade, tight brass hilt, unmarked. Some spots of minor wear and corrosion to the blade. Overall a pleasing example without scabbard.  read more

Code: 50906

1903 Leather Belt

Standard 1903 equipment belt for the British Army in good condition. These were worn by the British Cavalry with the Martini Metford and Lee Enfield Rifle bandoliers, Webley holster and ammo pouch.  read more

Code: 51482

Antique British Snider Enfield .577 Three Band Rifle

Offered is a very nice example of an issued Tower Snider Rifle dated 1870. The wood finish is in good condition with normal wear, marks stamped on the butt, and inspector marks on the barrel. The mechanism functions and the sight is correct and complete. The plate is well marked Tower with the date 1864. The barrel retains most of its original finish and shows moderate wear. No unit marks ...  read more

Code: 51500

Model of a British 12 Pounder Howitzer 1815

This is a handsome table top modern made of wood and brass of one of the field guns common to the British Army throughout the early part of the 19th century. It includes a plaque, a stack of cannon balls and water bucket. The detailing is not perfect, but its a very well executed scaled model. There was a well known local artist modeler who is likely to be the creator of this piece mid 20th ...  read more

Code: 51501

Staff and General Officer Aiguillettes circa 1812

A nice complete set of period aiguillettes worn on the right shoulder of general officers and their staff. This is a rare accoutrement and is often missing from original uniforms.  read more

Code: 51502

19th Century British Army Fur Cap

This style of fur cap was popular in Canada during the first half of the 19th century. There is no way to date this cap, but its liner is typical of the period and the fur appears to be a course seal skin with a slit or crack break in the leather on one side near the head band edge. The fur is in great condition as is the liner. It includes a fold down ear muff. There are pictures or illustr...  read more

Code: 51503

Rifle Regiment Busby Cap with Senior NCO Plume

A beautifully preserved Busby for an unidentified British or Commonwealth Rifle Regiment. The seal fur is in excellent condition and well as the cloth crown. The liner is intact, but with no markings. It has its silver finial and its short Sr NCO high quality feather plume. It has its carry storage bag included. A nice example of this pattern of cap.  read more

Code: 51512