Early Oliver Pattern Belt C.1900

Offered is an Oliver belt with a lighter tone leather, early fittings and a nice brass patina typical of earlier belts. All the parts are present, the leather supple and initials carved in the leather on the inside "AC".  read more

Code: 51187

WWII Map Reader Lamp

Map reader lamp with integral magnifier to allow Commanders to pick up details from the map when planning operations. Universal equipment used by all services, dated 1942.  read more

Code: 51172

WWII Officer Boots

Brown leather boots for wear by an officer. In very good condition with original laces and heel metal cleats. Size is likely a 9. Nice condition.  read more

Code: 51171

WWII Officer Boots

A mint set of Officer boots in the invasion boot style in reddish brown leather, with original laces and imbedded metal nails acting as cleats on the heel. Excellent example.  read more

Code: 51165

WWII RCN Winter Cap

Here is a standard cap issued for winter conditions to conduct crew duties on station. It has a wool cloth body with padded crown and felt lined for warmth, ear flaps for cold and a bill to reduce glare. It is dated 1944 and in great condition. A good example of an item that was probably uniquely Canadian and worn with a duffle coat on watch.  read more

Code: 51151

1861 Pattern Canteen

This canteen was the last pattern manufactured prior to the introduction of the 1874 Italian Style water bottle. What dates the canteen is the raise side wood panels. This thickened the wall of the canteen giving it more strength and making the canteen more flush to the rim. It is all original condition and the strap loops are both present. There is some rust damage to one of the metal bands, i...  read more

Code: 51133

Oliver Pattern Ammo Pouch

The standard Oliver Pattern Ammo pouch as issued for the Boer War and utilized in the opening days of WWI in excellent condition. Marked 91Bn with rack number. No dates.  read more

Code: 51115

Regular Royal Engineer Victorian Officer Dress Belt

A standard RE officer brocade parade belt to be worn with full dress. The buckle is in good condition and the parts are all present including the sword belts and clasps. The bullion wire is darkened and needs cleaning and the Moroccan leather is supple, but worn. A fair example of the pattern.  read more

Code: 51099

Sergeants Scarlet Sash

An early 20th century red sash for Infantry Sergeants and above for parades and service dress. These sashes were worn on formal parades as a symbol of office and tradition. They were worn on full ceremonial dress, frock jackets, patrols, service and battledress. They are even worn to this day in most commonwealth nations. A nice example.  read more

Code: 51098

16th Lancers Pre World War One Other Ranks Chapka

Here we offer an early 20th Century headgear for the 16th Lancers. The Lancers and their classic form of headdress were adopted by the British Army in 1816 from the famous Polish Lancers that rode for Napoleon. The Chapka stayed in service well into the 20th century as a full dress accouterment that instantly identifies these units.

This example, with the Kings Crown Chapka Pla...  read more

Code: 50527