Dragoon Helmet Chin Scales in Silver

This is an odd set of scales, most issued were in brass, at least within the regular British and Canadian Army. I think these likely to be militia or territorial scales and not that common. Still have the leather backing, in ice shape.  read more

Code: 52294

1876 Helmet Spike Finials

Offered are fittings for the white universal pattern helmet for parade or field use. The spikes were used in place of the white plug for parades by most units. They differ from the Wolseley helmet spikes in their design being mounted on a plane domed vented base plate. The two offered are more or less identical and the ball finials screws are as per regulation sizes and should fit any helmet....  read more

Code: 52293

Dragoon helmet Chin scale Rosettes

Offered is a set of original Dragoon helmet side Rosettes to secure chin scales to the helmet. Screws are original.  read more

Code: 52292

1876 or 1911 Cork Helmet Plug

Offered are a selection of fittings for the white parade 1876 universal helmet or the Wolseley helmet. When the decorative spike or ball was removed a decorative white plug was inserted to provide ventilation and cover from rain and cosmetically finish the helmet for field use. The plug screws are as per regulation sizes and should fit any helmet. However, all the ones in stock are in differe...  read more

Code: 52291

Wolseley Helmet Spike for Parades

Offered is fittings for the white parade Wolseley helmet. The spike were used by most units, the ball type were for medical, service corps and artillery. The base plates are more or less identical and the spike finials screws are small. possibly replaced, but will fit any helmet, held in place with a tight screw beneath. An inexpensive filler.  read more

Code: 52290

Infantry Officer Sword Slings

A set of officer slings with complete functional buckles that are worn under the Infantry scarlets for parade to carry the 1897 Officer Sword. Standard crimson Moroccan leather with gilt lace to the outside, the lion buckles are solid, not cheap white metal knock offs, dating pre WWI, possibly early century. These straps were provided loops on top to slide onto special web waist belts or just...  read more

Code: 52285

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