10th Royal Grenadier Frock Coat c.1904

Offered here is a standard infantry frock coat used in field training to a member of the 10th RG named Baker from Toronto. It has the blue facings, including the cuffs as for infantry, and the standard two breast pockets, with 7 button front. The tunic is a small size, good colour, but with some darkening on the back panel and on the right shoulder. Overall good condition, with one tiny moth ...  read more

Code: 50781

WWII Entrenching Tool Shovel

Offered is the entrenching tool shovel head and pick without its haft. These were found in a stack strapped together as issued to supply depots. The strap was broken and the heads are being sold. The condition is well used appearance. They are slightly corroded and filthy, requiring a deep cleaning and oil. Marks cannot be made out. An essential piece of kit that is harder to find today. D...  read more

Code: 51417

Canadian Navy Headset and Mic Set for Gun Crews

A standard piece of kit for gun crews to coordinate fire and communicate with the bridge. It includes a chest mounted microphone and a headset with cable connection. In great shape it looks like it may have seen post war service as well as WWII service. Perfect for a naval gunner display.  read more

Code: 51129

WWII Chief Petty Officer Peak Cap with Khaki Cover

A nice cap with its original insignia and with a soft protective slip on cover in Khaki. Well marked with no mothing, the badge seems slightly off center, but the stitching is original. Navy, what can you say?

A nice example.  read more

Code: 51138

WWII Naval Cap and Tin

A Naval tin for the standard cap decorated with a picture from a newspaper, probably the owner JR Beland. The cap is the white dress cap with HMCS on the ribbon, but faded. The cap is complete and includes a blue cloth cover dated 1945. There are spare new ribbons as well. The tin is in fair condition, with a bit of scratching and the name plate engraved. The cap is in great condition.  read more

Code: 51150

WWII Issued Pocket Knife

Standard knife in the WWI style with no markings. The blade tip is broken off and there is some corrosion. Needs a good cleaning, but otherwise is functional.  read more

Code: 51091

WWII Royal Canadian Navy Duffle Coat

During the First and Second World Wars, the duffle coat became a popular piece of cold-weather clothing for sailors. The duffle coat, usually navy blue or camel-coloured, featured thick woolen fabric, a hood large enough to accommodate naval caps, and horn or wooden toggle buttons which could be unfastened even while wearing gloves or mittens. Duffle coats became popular ashore, and British Fie...  read more

Code: 51125

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

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