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What a story this could tell and I assume it was a cherished souvineer of some lucky soldier. A US cross belt plate which has been struck with a Minnie ball. It has pierced the plate and penetrate the lead filled reverse and knocked away one of the steel retaining hooks. Lots of white oxidation to the lead bullet. This turned up along the Alberta/Montana border a number of years ago and comes from a good collection. I've tried to convince myself that it is made up but I just can't see it. Please see the photos and you will notice the age to the item. Very very unique and scarce.
Code: 52406
SOLD
Unissued and original.
Code: 53340
A lovely miniature likeness of the cap and collar badges to the 100th. Marked Sterling to the reserve. Missing the clutch pin fastener.
Code: 51112
Very hard to find maker marked and 1915 dated e tool handle (these marks are almost always worn away). This example is marked mid shaft and looks like T H&W over 1915. The stick is sound but could use some linseed oil and the steel end sanded down as it is rusty. I purchased a few sticks out of the UK years ago and all had various marks and WW1 dates. This is one of the remainders.
Code: 53439
Very hard to find maker marked and 1915 dated e tool handle (these marks are almost always worn away). This example is stamped just below the metal end cap and look like DAYTON ????? CO over 1915. The stick is sound but could use some linseed oil and the steel end sanded down as it is rusty. I purchased a few sticks out of the UK years ago and all had various marks and WW1 dates. This is one of the remainders.
Code: 53438
A very iconic item of trench warfare. An issued bombers hook used by grenadiers to pull the rings out of Mills Grenades and used during raids and cold weather. I've had a couple of these before but ground found relics. This one retains all blued finish and has a little bit of light surface rust which should wipe right off with a bit of oil. Scarce bit for your trench warfare collection.
Code: 53437
A fine bronze officer cap badge to the Royal Army Medical Corps. Smooth backed badge with folding tangs. The cherry colored wool backing is sewn to the badge and has been with it since the war. Maker marked JR GAUNT LONDON. A really lovely badge!
Code: 53436
50.00 CAD
An extremely rare bullion embroidered officer cap badge to the BESL which formed a branch of the Canadian Auxiliary Services during the war. They ran service huts, leave centers, etc. This cap badge would have been worn on the Colored Field Service Cap or Beret.
Code: 53435
A scarce embroidered beret badge to the artillery. Shows wear was was removed from a cap at some time.
Code: 53434
75.00 CAD
An exceptional Birks Sterling marked collar sized pin with enamel inlays to the windmill, having the appearance of mother of pearl.
Code: 53433
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