birkie Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I recently acquired this complete, circa 1910, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, "Little Black Devils" tunic, complete with belt and trousers. Canadian militaria is a bit of a departure for me but I find this piece intriguing since I was born and raised in Winnipeg and like this connection to local history. Markings show a faded stamp ......Workman Co. Mfr's, 1910, Montreal, Quebec on the trousers along with the soldier's name CH Hall and a unit # 211 perhaps. The inside leather collar tab on the tunic shows W.E. Sanford Mfg, Hamilton Ontario, 1910-1911. Other markings are clearly shown on the inside of the tunic. I would certainly appreciate any feedback or thoughts on this 100 + year old set. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birkie Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 additional photos of breeches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifleman62 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Would you be willing to donate this to The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifleman62 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Note: We can issue a Tax Receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Well - welcome to you both. A very complete uniform - apart from the hat - and I can see the attraction for the Museum. Birkie will have to make his own mind-up - but, perhaps you could offer something in exchange ? Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birkie Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hi Mervyn I'd like to locate a hat to complete this set. However, I'm looking for some help on the appropriate headwear for this specific uniform. Any help or guidance on this search would be greatly appreciated. Cheers birkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm thinking 'side cap' would be appropriate for the period, but lord knows where you'd find one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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