WWII British Touque 1940

The standard issued British wool cap, most famous for its use by Commandos, was universal to British troops. It is not clear if Canadians were ever issued these caps, but the 1st Canadian Corps was in the 8th Army supply chain in Italy and certainly CANLOAN Officers served in British units. Is it possible they were worn at Dieppe? A fair example offered here with some mothing and dated 1940.  read more

Code: 51636

Korean War RCAF Wedge Cap

A Standard RCAF wedge cap with badge in mint condition, dated 1951.  read more

Code: 51631

GGBG 1907 Forage Cap

A very clean example of the GGBG Forage cap introduced in 1907 and dated 1910. The liner is complete, the exterior has faint moth tracks on the rear of the white band, not visible in the pic it is so faint, and no holes at all. The cloth is not faded nor soiled and the peak is mint. The cap badge dates from the 1920s, not surprising as these caps remained in service a long time. The leather c...  read more

Code: 51629

Royal Canadian Regiment Officer Forage Cap c.1912

Offered is a Field Officer cap to a member of the RCR. The peak of the cap has a bullion wire border indicating field or senior officer rank. The standard Regimental colour scheme includes the royal midnight blue body with red piping and band. Mounted is a Victorian Officer cap badge of the RCR. This would not be surprising as senior officers often retained their old badges for are, regardles...  read more

Code: 51628

RCAF Cadet Wedge Cap 1943

A nice example of the RCAF Cadet Cap with its white front panel. The cap is well marked with all of its lining intact. The outer body has some small pulls and a small moth hole on the left panel, but otherwise clean and with the correct buttons. The badge has some green oxidation and can be easily replaced. A harder to find cap these days.  read more

Code: 51626

1895 Officer Cap to 7th Cavalry Regiment

A well preserved US Cavalry cap used during the Spanish American War complete, without mothing and its original cap insignia. The maker label has been removed or fallen off. It has a very good shape and is an excellent example of this American service cap.  read more

Code: 51624

1860 US Army Cavalry Sword Emerson and Silver Trenton 1865

A typical 1860 US Army Cavalry sword with a worn blade, having a gray patina and some chips along the cutting edge. Marked Emerson and Silver Trenton 1865. The Hilt outer guard bar has been bent slightly outwards, the wire wrapped leather grip in good shape. The guard bars are often found bent on these swords, but never much to take notice at first sight. The scabbard has a worn dark patina ...  read more

Code: 51623

US Ames 1860 Cavalry Sword 1864

A typical 1860 US Army Cavalry sword with an excellent minty blade. Well marked and with its original scabbard. The Hilt outer guard bar has been bent slightly towards the wire wrapped leather grip, but otherwise in very good condition. The scabbard has a nice dark patina and is complete. A good example of this famous sword pattern.  read more

Code: 51622

US Army Standard Pattern Eagle Head Officer Sword

The most common sword of the War of 1812 for the Americans was the simple eagle head Hanger. This pattern remained in surface well into the 1820s. The hilt is the standard stirrup style hilt guard with fluted ivory grip, both in good condition and complete. The blade has a pleasant gray patina with some floral and arms etched onto both sides. It has a short narrow fuller and there are no si...  read more

Code: 51621

47th Bn Home Service Helmet

Offered is a 6 Panel helmet with all of its fittings, proper cork venting on the helmet band and its original helmet plate to the 47th Frontenac Bn. The helmet surface is worn and suffers some loss of the white finish surface. Requires some cleaning to bring it back, but a really honest, nice example of a period Canadian Militia helmet maker marked to a Montreal firm. The chin scale requires...  read more

Code: 50768