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Hey Jim, to me this set appears to be put together by a collector to show the different pieces. Kevin is correct that the two pouches appear to be different sizes, the smaller one being a MkII pouch and the slightly larger being a MkIII. The little pouch for tools as you described it appears to be a Bren wallet, used for carrying extra bits and pieces for the Bren Gun, along with the tools. It is designed to be carried either over the shoulder, or commonly in the Spare barrel carrier, which is in your photo, just above the web belt. The wallet fits nicely into the larger pocket of the carrier. Nice grouping of webbing. Any specific quetsions, ask away.

Yup, home but still reading. It is a compromise with my wife. She doesn't mind too much what I do at home, as long as I'm there. I get the feeling she doesn't trust me too much on my own. Currently I am attempting at putting together a nominal roll for the Irish Regiment of Canada. There are no sailing lists or things of the like for the Regiment (least none that have been located) I was asked to put a roll together. Therefore I was spending litereally hours on end at the Archives reviewing every page of the Part II orders. NOW all I do is take a few pictures, load them onto a flash drive and put them on my desktop computer and type them iinto my laptop. I have found this works quite well.

Great medal Doc. I just put together a display this evening with my Mons trio and bar, along with the vets 'Old Contempables' Badge and his ASC cap badge. I think it turned out pretty good. I will post it later when I take photos.

I am certain that it is safe to scan old docs. As I understand it now, you can scan many docs held at the National Library and Archives Canada. I know we can photgraph them as I have been doing that now for almost a year. It really makes for a more happy marrage as I am home most nights now by 6:00pm.

Joel, great photos my friend. Just recently have I really started to appreciate images like these. Many thanks for posting these.

i have to agree with all the above statements. These No4 MkI 's are simply beautiful. Your is a great example to boot. I regret parting with the two I had. One was still packed in the original grease. Oh to have that time back. Now these seem to be quite scarce for anything less than $550.00 CDN

Pat, that is a great reference book, so much so, that mine has falled apart. Just be forwarned, there are a couple mistakes, as there are with any reference book. This being said, it is the Best IMHO. One error that comes to mind is in regards to the Calgary Tank Regiment. The book does not show collar badges with the cap badge, however they are shown in the post WWII Kings Own Calgary Tank badges. A couple other errors like that but can not recall them at the moment. You are correct about the detailed drawings, in case you are not aware of this...the drawings are the correct size and proportion for each badge.

Many thanks for the more detailed information on this award. I would like to see more of this reported in our news as opposed to the usual mucky mucky about why our troops should be brought home. Again, thanks for the additaional information. Great picture to boot.

Thanks for that link. In issue 1/07 dated 31 January 2007 of the CFPN (Canadian Forces Personnel Newsletter) Sgt. P. Tower is recognized as being awarded the Star of Military Merit. It is nice to have a more detailed account of his deeds. In the CFPN is states the following>>>> Sergeant P. Tower, for valour and extreme devotion to duty under intense enemy fire when he led the evacuation of casualties as a result of an enemy attack, Task Force Afghanistan, August 3, 1006.

PaulR, I agree it is a rather disturbing piece . This is simply due to perspective. Afterall, "9-11" was barely 5 years ago. It is still very fresh in the minds and hearts of all in North America. IMO in 20 years or so this piece will no longer be a 'sick reminder' of that days events. I do find it rather interesting. Thanks for showing this as I never dreamed anything like that would exist.

In a Canadian Unification tunic that belonged to a freinds father, I found a bar to the CD Medal. I offered it back to my buddy, but he said his father had both bars to his CD.

the shoulder title is in fact INF here is the link to the National Library and Archives of Canada it is the Soldiers of WWI search page I linked to. may be of help to you. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020106_e.html

This badge is for Le Regiment De Montmagny. Sorry but again I have not spent the time to look up any info on this Regiment. The badge is WWII era. This unit as far as I know was a Reserve unit during the war. Very nice to see some Canadian Badges here. Its what I love and collect. I won't waste the bandwidth here posting my collection pf Canadian Badges but here is the link (Please don't hang me for linking to another site) WWII Badges and Insignia http://www.militariacollecting.com/index.php?showtopic=22246 60's to modern http://www.militariacollecting.com/index.php?showtopic=22874

This one is a Gerneral Service Badge, not certain if its a Cap or Collar badge, collar I think...Sorry too lazy to dig through my badges and find my set. It appears to be WWI era. In WWII therer ws an 'Infantry Corps' Badge. look at the left lower corner of the reverse you will see the MM 'RODEN'. There may also be a year date there as well.

It is a once in a lifetime grab. IMO yes a little on the expensive side BUT...Think of it....a researched medals to a wounded soldier from each side of the conflict. My wife has put me out of the collecting world for now and I have had to let go many items lately. (I can only sneak so much past her). BUt if it were me on this....hands down MINE.

I forgot I wanted to comment on your poppy. These paper poppies are quite uncommon to be found in this condition. IIRC my father has one in very very poor shape. I asked a few years back to keep it for me but not certain that he did. Truely these are one off now. Congrats on having one in this fine condition

Well this is my first attempt at posting a picture so bare with me if I goof it up. Here is my collection of War Servce Badges. There is one one missing from the display that is the French WWII Service General without the enamel. I am still on the hunt for a Korea War Service Badge, any help would be great. [attachmentid=55810]

Micheal IMO you are correct this is a British Made Light Respirator case. Not an Ammo pouch or utility pouch. The word "LIGHT is clearly marked on this one. Again indicating Light respirator. IIRC there should be a couple of dividers inside and a snap closure pouch on the inside bottom.

Thats pricless. Thanks for sharing this one.

Hey Sam, great example of an uncommon medal. Congrats man. YES by all means post the results of your research.

I'm not thinking of the reject helmets. At least I don't believe they were rejects. I recall seeing many lids painted with these holes in them for a leather neck flap/protector. I was sure these were for the Fire Brigade BUT I will reveiw my notes and do a search to see what I can come up with. I have to wonder if Roger Lucy is a member of this forum?? As far a Commonwealth lids, he is IMO one of the best.

Tony please explain this theroy of the three holes being a sign of a SA produced lid. I was always under the assumption that the holes were drilled post war usually Belgum or Dutch to be used as Fire Brigade lids. Tjis was done as there was such an abundance of MkII lids after the war.

I have transcribed the Irish Regiment of Canada War Diary from August 1939 until January 1946. I worked off an others project work who transcribed the Diary from Oct-43 until 05-May-45. If anyone here requires a specific date, just PM me. NOW this is only the Diary iteself, and DOES NOT include the Part I and Part II Orders.