Display of a FlintLock Mechanism

A Lock plate with all of its functional components and a flint mounted on a stand to show the inner workings of the lock. I do not know the nationality, I do not recognize any markings and the brass lock plate is unmarked. A very interesting display piece for a gun cabinet or a shelf item.  read more

Code: 51803

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

Operations Manual Dated 1924

An operations regulation manual from the 1920s that laid out the principals of war and operational phases, etc. Basically a training manual for officer with doctrinal theory. These manuals would have stayed in service for a decade before being replaced and were the books used to train the future generals that commanded the Commonwealth forces in WWII.  read more

Code: 51793

WWII Navy First Aid Manual

Standard issue manual issued to sailors during training and kept on hand in medical kits and onboard libraries. Named to a sailor and dated 1942. In fair condition.  read more

Code: 51791

1/16th Scale Model of a 100th Foot Soldier (Royal Canadian Rifles c.1845)

A cool model of the uniform and rifle of a member of the Royal Canadian Rifles, a unit that recruited from the Canadian population as a British Regiment. The Regiment was essentially on guard duty along the border in some of the forts dotting the landscape. One of their roles was to hunt down deserters from the British Forces and prevent incursions from the US. The model has a back pack that...  read more

Code: 51790

First and Second Pattern Service Pins for WWI

Two examples of the standard service pins issued to soldiers who served overseas in WWI with documents to a Pte CW Smyth, CAMC. The first pattern serial number matches the document, the second one does not. Not sure if this was mixed up within the collection or this is how it came together. Regardless a nice grouping to tell the story. The first pattern is boxed.  read more

Code: 51788

Set of 7 WWII Artillery Manuals

7 Training manuals and addendums. If you collect these small pocket sized manuals, these are a must have for one of the most important arms in the field. All in reasonably good condition.  read more

Code: 51785

Operation Manual 1909

Offered is an operations training manual used to train officers and full of tactical operational doctrine using language we still use today. A very interesting reference.  read more

Code: 51784

Portrait of a CEF Canadian Artillery Soldier

A great picture of a stout soldier of the artillery wearing the standard 1903 Canadian tunic with the Lee Metford bandolier. A little more faded, but still a great picture.  read more

Code: 51781

Junior Officer or NCO Sword

Offered is a simplified German Sword with a plain stirrup hilt, a clean blade and well preserved scabbard with its original paint. The grip is wire bound and in good condition, a nice example.  read more

Code: 51723