RCD Dragoon Helmet c.1912

The RCD were issued dragoon helmets about 1912, replacing the universal helmet in use since 1876. This example has the full liner intact, the original chin scales have the leather backing, and the black plume is from the era made with horse hair, retaining its rosette on the crown. The cap badge is early manufacture with the Springbok badge. The shell has no dents and bright colour.
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Code: 52304

RCD Cavalry Pattern Frock with chain mail 1909-10

This tunic is in fair condition with its blue collar, plain cuffs and its epaulets removed to accommodate chain mail. Blue collars are for the RCD. The chain mail is easily installed with some thread at each of the 5 corner points of the chain. Good condition over all with its original chain mail boards, general issue buttons and plain cuffs. Chan mail included. Some minor soiling and barel...  read more

Code: 50922

Dragoon Helmet plume complete - LDSH Colours

Offered is a rare pattern of plume worn by the LDSH. If you've been looking for one of these for years, here it is with its correct length post, red and with horse hair, not synthetic, and crowned with the proper rosette. In great condition, full and correct length.  read more

Code: 52296

Original Period Print of the Charge at Batoche (small size)

Offered is an unframed print of the Batoche charge of 1885. A favorite illustration for those who collect that era. Compliment your collection with a print that sums up the entire campaign. Good condition.  read more

Code: 52298

1876 Universal Helmet Scarlet Pugaree for Infantry

unique item, made as a slip on for an officer helmet, likely a white one was in his duffle to switch out for campaign wear. A number of regiments wore red, including the RCR. I think this will fit a small sized helmet best. Minor wear, and inner liner intact.  read more

Code: 52295

1876 Helmet Spike Finials

Offered are fittings for the white universal pattern helmet for parade or field use. The spikes were used in place of the white plug for parades by most units. They differ from the Wolseley helmet spikes in their design being mounted on a plane domed vented base plate. The two offered are more or less identical and the ball finials screws are as per regulation sizes and should fit any helmet....  read more

Code: 52293

Dragoon helmet Chin scale Rosettes

Offered is a set of original Dragoon helmet side Rosettes to secure chin scales to the helmet. Screws are original.  read more

Code: 52292

1876 or 1911 Cork Helmet Plug

Offered are a selection of fittings for the white parade 1876 universal helmet or the Wolseley helmet. When the decorative spike or ball was removed a decorative white plug was inserted to provide ventilation and cover from rain and cosmetically finish the helmet for field use. The plug screws are as per regulation sizes and should fit any helmet. However, all the ones in stock are in differe...  read more

Code: 52291

Wolseley Helmet Spike for Parades

Offered is fittings for the white parade Wolseley helmet. The spike were used by most units, the ball type were for medical, service corps and artillery. The base plates are more or less identical and the spike finials screws are small. possibly replaced, but will fit any helmet, held in place with a tight screw beneath. An inexpensive filler.  read more

Code: 52290

WWII RCN Battledress Tunic and Pants

Naval personnel were given much leeway in dress during long missions and the dress varied greatly amongst the crew. Much of the clothing had to do with the ship type and weather. One of the most practical forms of dress was the dark navy blue battledress (BD), made in the same configuration as the army BD. This example is for a common seaman issued tunic with faded red Canada flashes. All p...  read more

Code: 52280