censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 First a WW1 RAF Service Cap in Blue. Salty but they seldom come up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Second a First World War Officers Service cap for the Canadian Medical Corps a couple of names written on the interior leather sweat band but i can't make them out. Decent shape with no mothing just a slightly wonky brim (but i think that can be worked out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Third a post '53 RCAF officers cap. Very nice condition with the exception of the discoloration on the badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 No. 4 and 5 Two ww2 Canadian Berets one to the Canadian Intelligence Corps and the other a private purchase officers beret to the Lord Strathcona's Horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 No.6 A real gem in this lot a complete ww2 RAF officers uniform. What makes this uniform very very rare is that it is badged to an Eagle Squadron Pilot. There was only 244 pilots in the Eagle squadrons who would have worn these patches and these uniforms seldom come onto the market. The cap is named to a Pilot Officer Care. Prelim research pulls up one Eagle squadron pilot with that last name. Raymond C Care flew with 71 Squadron 1941-43and was transfered to the USAAF in 1943. In 1944 he was shot down by flak and taken POW. By that time he had 6 confirmed kills and one probable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 No.7 A ww2 RAF Aircrew Blouse/ Battledress size 8 dated 1943 really nice condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 No.8 A really salty ww1/post war era RAF tunic. The wings are in very nice condition though and i think the white paint/plaster will clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 No.9 A 1950's -60's RCAF private purchase overcoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) No.10 and last one for tonight a 1955 dated Canadian Battledress to the PPCLI with a nice padded para wing Edited March 23, 2012 by censlenov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Tomorrow i will post the uniforms i plan on keeping these were just the rejects. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 There is some really nice stuff there!!! The eagle squadron, the WW1 wings etc, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Very nice, I can't wait to see what you are keeping. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Now for the keepers First up this simple black beret 1944 dated and in terrific shape with no mothing a great find and my South Alberta Regiment badge will look great on it. Edited March 24, 2012 by censlenov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) next was a couple of pairs of Battle dress pants the left pair dated 1955 and the right pair dated 1943 Edited March 24, 2012 by censlenov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Now the true reason for bidding on the lot all the following uniforms are attributed to this man: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 His officers great coat all buttoned with RCAPC buttons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) His Service Dress Uniform and cap Edited March 24, 2012 by censlenov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 His WW2 Battledress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 And the best for last his Royal North West Mounted Police Tunic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulton Palmer Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have enjoyed the pictures. Very nice grouping, congrats! greetings, poulton palmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Great finds. Really nice. Some worthy restoration projects there for RAF collectors. Let us know when and how you are planning to dispose of the rejects. Cheers, Tod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Must be one of the largest single lots of uniform and headdress that I have seen for some time. You did very well and should certainly recover your outlay from the items you are going to sell. The Eagle Sqd. will, I am sure, attract attention. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 It was worth the wait to see the "keepers". A fantastic collection and historially interesting. Thanks for taking the time to post these artifacts. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Snake Guy Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Wow, what a great lot! Your Royal North West Mounted Police Tunic is spectacular! Was the belt that was worn with this tunic included in the lot? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks for all the great comments gents. I was quite surprised when all this was listed in a single lot. It's my hope by selling the "rejects" i'll be able to make back my outlay and keep the rest in the collection. The RNWMP tunic didnt come with the sam browne but i'm sure i have an early ww1 sam browne that would look great on it in the storage room at home. There is a big show the Easter long weekend that i will be taking some of the "rejects" to in hopes of making some trades/cash. Otherwise i hope to sell on the forum or privately and avoid ebay at all cost. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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