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

Dug British War of 1812 Buttons and Helmet Plate Crown

The Crown is from the 1800 OR helmet plate. The buttons are for the 41st Foot and the 6th Foot. Hard to read, but clear under the right light and magnifying glass.  read more

Code: 51393

Original Civil War Underpants or Drawers

Offered is an extremely rare issued piece of clothing that would be ideal for filling a back pack or for kit display. These simple white cotton garments were worn out, thrown away or, in some cases never used. Very hard item to find. This has the text book components to include the open fly with two button top closure and cloth adjustment lace on the rear, instead of the buckle found on some...  read more

Code: 51804

Civil War Pleated Other Ranks Shirt

A white heavy linen, pleated front and back shirt that buttons only on the top of the shirt with 4 bone buttons. It is very long in body as these shirt should be, with button cuffs. It has some minor stains and signs of age, otherwise a very good example. A rare item.  read more

Code: 51658

Silver Statue of an Officer of the Governor General's Foot Guards

This exquisite statue emulating a serving officer of the Foot Guards in full dress stands 11", appears to be silver plated. Most likely a limited edition figure used to recognize outstanding performance by a member or contributor to the regiment's foundation. The stand helps to date the figure to the 1950s or 60s. Stylized in the form of the furnishings of the period. The unit badge being us...  read more

Code: 51204

WWII RCN Officer Summer Cap

Offered is an excellent example of a Naval Officer Cap in white for summer use or full dress occasion. The cloth is moth free, the liner in excellent un worn condition, well marked and with original insignia. The peak is in good condition. There is a small line of faint green discoloration on the right edge of the cap. I have no attempted to clean this, but I think with a conservator or the ...  read more

Code: 51155

WWII Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Sporroan

Offered is an original WWII issue Sporran to a Pte Dolan of A Coy of the regiment with his serial number in ink on the obverse. The maker name is stamped on the back with a date of 1940. A niece piece that requires some research.  read more

Code: 51081

Display of a FlintLock Mechanism

A Lock plate with all of its functional components and a flint mounted on a stand to show the inner workings of the lock. I do not know the nationality, I do not recognize any markings and the brass lock plate is unmarked. A very interesting display piece for a gun cabinet or a shelf item.  read more

Code: 51803

1871 Dragoon Helmet Part

Offered is one of those pieces needed to finish or repair a dragoon helmet. This piece constitutes the base of the post for the plume on the crown of the helmet. In good shape, not a copy, with all four original screw posts in place.  read more

Code: 51795

Operations Manual Dated 1924

An operations regulation manual from the 1920s that laid out the principals of war and operational phases, etc. Basically a training manual for officer with doctrinal theory. These manuals would have stayed in service for a decade before being replaced and were the books used to train the future generals that commanded the Commonwealth forces in WWII.  read more

Code: 51793