Cavalry Trumpet - Presented in WWII

A good example of the standard Cavalry Trumpet with proper regulation lanyard. These trumpets are much harder to find than the bugle. A cavalry trumpeter was issued both a trumpet and a bugle within a cavalry unit to sound calls, much like a drummer or bugler does in the field for infantry. Each tune is a signal of action: Fall in, Mount, Dismount, Reveille, Charge, etc. This particular trum...  read more

Code: 51106

Queen's Own Rifles Six Panel Universal Pattern Helmet

This offer is a very well made ORs pith helmet from a Montreal Maker. All the parts on it are blackened for a Rifle Regiment. This is a great example of a late Victorian piece of headgear worn by one of Canada's best known and storied militia regiments. The cloth cover and liner in great shape, the outer shell yellowed and slightly soiled. The chinstrap complete and the liner in excellent co...  read more

Code: 51075

Sergeants Sash

Standard pattern sash worn by Sergeants in the Canadian Army. Estimate the age as post 1920. Good for display of any Infantry uniform full dress early 20th century. Nice condition.  read more

Code: 50848

Infantry Dress Trousers c.1890s

A nice pair of blue dress trousers for an other rank infantryman. Minor moth nip on the red piping on the outer seam of the pant. The buttons are all present and the the pants are marked WD broad arrow. These were worn with the 1876 dress tunic and the 1896 frock.  read more

Code: 51526

A Pendant issued by the Service Rifle Association 1860

A very attractive pedant issued to participants of the marksmanship competition of 1860. It has an image in relief of and archer on one side with a bow and a soldier with his rifle on the other. In very good condition. On the left side are the figures 1300 - 1500 possibly indicating the range of the particular shoot.  read more

Code: 51520

Rifle Association Coin for New Brunswick Militia

An unissued shooting award coin for the NB Provincial Rifle Association dating 1866 in its original leather case. In beautiful condition this award has an impressive image of a period militia soldier firing his Snider Enfield in the kneeling position. These marksmanship competitions were highly respected and well attended. A time when marksmanship meant something in the military.  read more

Code: 51519

Ontario Rifle Association Marksman Medal to A British Gunner

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Capt Holmes of the Royal Artillery School of Gunnery in 1872. The school was located at Stanley Barracks and Kingston. The courses for gunnery were run by the British professional army until the Canadian fledgling regular army too...  read more

Code: 51517

ORA marksman award to Gnr Grand Trunk Railway 2nd Battery of Artillery

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Gnr J Little of the 2nd Grand Trunk Railway Artillery Battery in 1874. A nice early example of an award presented by the ORA to a well know desirable Canadian unit. This award is for rifle marksmanship, not artillery shooting.  read more

Code: 51516

Ontario Rifle Association Marksman Medal

The Ontario Rifle Association was started in 1872 and held many marksmanship competitions that were heavily attended by the Canadian Militia. This award was given to Capt Julnus of the Royal Artillery School of Gunnery in 1875. The school was located at Stanley Barracks and Kingston. The courses for gunnery were run by the British professional army until the Canadian fledgling regular army too...  read more

Code: 51515

Boer War Canadian Officer Sam Brown Rig with rare 1878 Colt Holster

Offered is a Sam Brown Belt with its crossed shoulder straps, with a period Boer War Issued ammo pouch and holster for the Colt 1878 Pistol. These holsters are very rare to find on the market as only 1001 were purchased for Canada and used in the NW Campaign 1885 and the Boer War 1900. In excellent condition, it does not have a unit mark on it anywhere.  read more

Code: 51514