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Although I am mostly a headdress collector a couple of years ago I found myself leaning towards pre-1914 uniforms of the Canadian Militia. Here are a few of my favourites in the collection. First up, a Corporal of the 15th (Alberta) Light Horse, ca. 1907 15th (Alberta) Light Horse bandsman. 19th Light Horse officer's tunic 95th Rifles officer's tunic Canadian Engineer's Pattern 1896 frock. Governor-General's Foot Guards Pattern 1896 frock with buttons in pairs (a la Coldstream Guards, the Allied Regiment). Ca. 1903 Pattern 1896 frock for Infantry. 5th Royal Highlanders of Canada doublet for Other Ranks.
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It has been a while since I last posted and thought that I would share a recent acquisition. This cap, circa 1880, to a Colour-Sergeant of the Governor-General's Foot Guards - an Ottawa, Ontario based regiment, was found by a friend at an estate sale in Phoenix, Arizona. It was advertised as an "Eastern Star, Masonic Order Lad's Cap". It shows that rare items can show up anywhere. A corner of my basement. I couldn't resist adding the caption to the photo.
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It has been a while since I last posted and thought that I would share a recent acquisition. This cap, circa 1880, to a Colour-Sergeant of the Governor-General's Foot Guards - an Ottawa, Ontario based regiment, was found by a friend at an estate sale in Phoenix, Arizona. It was advertised as an "Eastern Star, Masonic Order Lad's Cap". It shows that rare items can show up anywhere.
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Stuart, I missed your query about the Hawley helmet. As an economy measure the US Hawley fibre helmet was adopted (around 1938) for Other Ranks of the Canadian Army. Officers were still expected to acquire the Wolseley. Hawley established a plant in Canada and produced hundreds of thousands of these and they were issued throughout the Canadian Army (in Canada and not to the Active Service Force). Nonetheless, many officers also bought these on repayment from Stores. Below is a Hawley helmet flashed to the Toronto Regiment. The use of embellishments was strictly forbidden however.
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sabretache id
servicepub replied to blueman's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
An interesting article on sabretaches. http://servicepub.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/the-sabretache-in-the-canadian-cavalry/ -
Victory Medal Ribbons in General
servicepub replied to Tim B's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
Sorry for the cross-posting as I put this in the US Medals section yesterday. However, it appears that this is the better thread for my question. The attached photo shows a family member, a nurse in the AEF. The Red Cross medal and the second ribbon have been identified (12 months overseas service and the Veteran of Foreign Wars, respectively). I wonder if the first ribbon is not the short-lived 'original' design? Any thoughts? Clive -
This is a photo of a great aunt of mine. She was a nurse in the AEF and I have identified the medal as the American Red Cross medal for 12 months service overseas. Of the two ribbons the second appears to be the Veterans of Foreign Wars ribbon, however, I am stumped on the first ribbon which doesn't look like the 'watered' ribbon of the WWI Victory Medal. Any ideas?
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Another Falklands Hero's Medals Sold
servicepub replied to Bilco's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
I have always believed that it is better for the vet to sell his/her own medals and profit from them, than to leave them to uninterested family who will pocket the cash. -
The Peaked or Visor Cap
servicepub replied to Stuart Bates's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Another VRC in a Torin cap, this time a Sergeant Stretcher Bearer. Hell - we are so far off topic we may as well hang on for the ride!