8th Royal Rifles of Canada 4 Panel Home Service Helmet

Offered is a very nice example of a 4 panel Home Service or overseas pattern helmet c.1900. The badge is original to the helmet and all of the hardware is present. Well labeled and with the correct ventilation on the headband, it has yellowed either by cigarette smoke or storage conditions. should clean up well with some TLC, but requires a conservationist hands or advise to do it properly. ...  read more

Code: 50766

Generic British/Canadian Artillery Officer Queen Crown Badge

A common badge, but in real nice condition, lugs intact.  read more

Code: 50584

An Italian made Cabasset Helmet c. late 1500s

The Armour made and used by most of Europe in the 16th and 17th century was either made in Italy or Germany. These two countries were the biggest exporters of this equipment and swords, halberds, and other weapons. England did produce its own in the Tower of London, but it also sourced from the continent as did France. During the civil war the Parliamentary forces controlled the Tower Arsenal...  read more

Code: 50500

8th Royal Rifles of Canada Busby

Offered here is a really nice 8th Rifles busby for other ranks. Its condition is superb and well marked to the unit on the interior. It has the correct plume, the badge shows age wear, the materials are in great condition. I would date this to 1902, pre WWI.  read more

Code: 50642

British Artillery Insignia for Marksmanship c.1870 to 1890s

This framed set of insignia incorporates three pieces of insignia. The bullion Victorian crown is generic, probably worn above the bullion crossed cannons and worn on the bottom left sleeve to recognize an individual for proficiency. The red badge with bullion detailing of guns and a date is typical of a trophy awarded and worn on the left upper sleeve of the tunic. Typical Victorian insigni...  read more

Code: 50637

14th Princess of Wales Own Rifles NCO1876 Rifle Green Home Service Helmet

Here we offer one of the more rare coloured rifle Bn helmets from the Victorian era to a NCO of the 14th POWR. A beautiful un mothed green cloth finish with the correct helmet plate in black, some of the black paint worn off in some areas showing honest wear. It has the proper original black painted hardware and chin scales. The leather liner is present, but the silk lining has deteriorated w...  read more

Code: 50620

World War II Royal Canadian Navy Sailor

Here is a single portrait of a Canadian Sailor wearing standard kit and cap with the HMCS tally. A nice clear picture in a grey cardboard frame typical of the 1940s, un-named.  read more

Code: 50573

1860 Light Cavalry Sabre US marked blade

The 1860 Light Cavalry sabre was the standard sword for the Union Soldier on horse back. It was an improvement in design, even though it looks much like the old 1840 "wrist Breaker" it replaced. The brass hilt has a lovely patina with a clean blade, with normal dulling to its surface. The grip is complete and the blade is tight to the hilt and suffer three minor chips or dents as seen in the...  read more

Code: 50384

Candian Engineers CEF cap badge with pin back

The Canadian Engineers played a pivotal role in WWI maintaining defenses and providing survival infrastructure, roads in the rear area, mines, mine clearing, tunneling, and much more.

A typical badge with original pin back with catch.  read more

Code: 50330

72nd Seaforth Highlanders Bn CEF

The 72nd Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada), CEF was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Britain on 23 April 1916. It disembarked in France on 13 August 1916, where it fought as part of the 12th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion disbanded on 30 August 1920. A good badge, but with one lug replaced. Priced accord...  read more

Code: 50252