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Commissioner C. Starnes Full Dress Cocked Hat or Bicorn
Commissioner Cortlandt Starnes was born in Montreal, Quebec on March 31, 1864 and was educated at Plateau Academy, a commercial institution in the same city. By the mid-1880s he held a position in a customs brokers company. His real love however was soldiering. He attended Infantry School in St. Jean, Quebec and in 1884 was awarded a 1st class certificate. In 1885, when the Rebellion broke out,... read more
RNWMP Officer's Collar badge
A rare Officers gilt RNWMP collar dog in good condition with its lugs intact. Marked on back made in England, Gaunt Montreal. Nice bright gilt wash badge. read more
1876 Officer's Binocular Case with Binoculars
Offered here is one of the rarest pieces of NWMP kit. The set includes the pouch with Officers gilt badge and shoulder belt all in lacquered black leather with adjustable brass shoulder buckle. There is a set of old binoculars that fit the pouch, but they are in rough shape with black body wrap peeling, marked by a French maker as was the case for Officer private purchase optics. The badge is ... read more
NWMP Sabretache
Here is a rare opportunity to own an original NWMP sabretache complete, badge and all. An extremely rare and desirable accoutrement with original finish and parts. The bimetal 5" tall badge is stamped, not cast, and mounted on the outer flap of the pouch with the correct brass nuts. The Shaggy buffalo head on the badge is in silver separate to the body and attached to the center of the badge wi... read more
NWMP Dress Sword Belt
Offered here is a beautiful example of a NWMP Sword belt c.1876. Later patterns would be far more ornate, this pattern has two bullion stripes top and bottom on a brown leather belt. The two piece spoon buckle has an outer ring that reads "NW Mounted Police Canada" the locking half of the buckle having an attached badge of the shaggy buffalo head on an all gilt background. These buckles are o... read more
1876 Officer Binocular Case Badge
This is a handsome gilded badge that was mounted on the NWMP binocular case with 3 bolts and nut fasteners. The 3" pattern badge was also made to mount on the Pith Helmet with different mounting lugs. Offered here is a Binocular Case badge with all 3 bolts present. A rare and beautiful example for the badge collector connoisseur. read more
NWMP Band Badge c.1897
Offered here is one of the rarest badges in the hobby. Few have seen one, but they did exists and is described in full detail in Klancher's book (page 218; 11-16) on RCMP Insignia. This badge is identical to the one used on the Sabretache in size (5") and design, but is manufactured simply as a single pressed brass badge with screw back anchor bolts and barrel nuts to attach to the pith helmet... read more
1904 Tudor Crown RNWMP Cloth Bullion Badge
This is a very rare puppy, and very desirable. Well worn and showing its age, an honest example of a rare badge. read more
Kings Crown Shield Collar Dog
Another very rare badge sought by many, found by few. This is a sharp example, good patina with original lugs. A must have for the serious collector. read more
NWMP Sabretache Badge
This is the granddaddy of them all. An extremely rare and desirable badge with all the markers of an original piece. The bimetal 5" tall badge is stamped, not cast. The Shaggy buffalo head is in silver and attached to the center with three pins on the back. These marvelous badges were worn on a leather pouch known as a Sabretache, a military accoutrement that dates back to the late 18th centur... read more