1917 German Canteen

An Imperial German canteen with a nicely maker marked and dated 1917 cover. The leather strap is dry and broken in two spots. This came with the gas mask (listed separately) and I suspect the pair was captured together as they came of a Canadian estate.  read more

Code: 53280

WW1 German Gas Mask and Can

The can has been painted Feld Grau over black and retains the strap (although tattered somewhat with a break). Inside the can is the paper instructions and a spare set of eye pieces in the top. The Gas Mask is of leather construction and pliable with all straps present. The filter is rusted with a crack but complete. A scarce item to find and came with the 1917 canteen listed separa...  read more

Code: 53279

WW2 British Service Igniter, Safety Fuze, Percussion Mark III

A scarce early war booby trap device. Used for lighting safety fuze but also as a pull switch.

This type of ordnance is getting impossible to find!  read more

Code: 53278

CEF Fusiliers/Grenadiers Collar Badge

I'm not sure which Bn wore this one. Could be pre WW1 for that matter. Brass with two sound lugs to reverse.  read more

Code: 53277

CEF Canada Crossed Rifles Sweetheart

A WW1 sweetheart pin with two crossed Lee Enfield Rifles and a maple leaf. Good clutch pin fastener to reverse.  read more

Code: 53276

CEF General Service Cap Badge

The classic CEF cap badge as issued to all soldiers upon enlistment. Browning Copper with both lugs present.  read more

Code: 53275

1st Battalion (Ontario) Officer Collar Badge Pair

A lovely matching pair of officer collars to the 1st Ontario Bn. Chocolate Brown with white metal overlays. Both with Hick and Sons London maker mark plates. All lugs and pins present.  read more

Code: 53274

WW1 Canadian Trench Art Button Hook.

I recently purchased a number of items which came from Capt Underwood (2 Bn CMGC) who was previously RSM 27th Bn (Winnipeg) where he won a MC and DCM.

From his estate, a clothes/button hook made out of a mauser bullet casing with hook attached. Canada GS button on the casing. A very striking item.  read more

Code: 53273

CMGC Trench Art Buckle

I recently purchased a number of items which came from Capt Underwood (2 Bn CMGC) who was previously RSM 27th Bn (Winnipeg) where he won a MC and DCM.

From his estate, a brass buckle with collar badge attached (all well polished). The hook on the reverse for holding the belt is missing.  read more

Code: 53272

CMGC Souvenir Ash Tray

I recently purchased a number of items which came from Capt Underwood (2 Bn CMGC) who was previously RSM 27th Bn (Winnipeg) where he won a MC and DCM.

From his effects, a brass ashtray with collar dog affixed. Maker marked. This is likely just post WW1 as he served with the Post war permanent force until 1922.  read more

Code: 53271