Won a large lot of uniforms from auction what do you think?

[censlenov]

First a WW1 RAF Service Cap in Blue. Salty but they seldom come up for sale.

[censlenov]

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)

[censlenov]

Third a post '53 RCAF officers cap. Very nice condition with the exception of the discoloration on the badge.

[censlenov]

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.

[censlenov]

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.

[censlenov]

No.7 A ww2 RAF Aircrew Blouse/ Battledress

size 8 dated 1943 really nice condition.

[censlenov]

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.

[censlenov]

No.9 A 1950's -60's RCAF private purchase overcoat

[censlenov]

No.10 and last one for tonight a 1955 dated Canadian Battledress to the PPCLI with a nice padded para wing

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[censlenov]

Tomorrow i will post the uniforms i plan on keeping these were just the rejects.

Cheers

Chris

[Chris Boonzaier]

There is some really nice stuff there!!!

The eagle squadron, the WW1 wings etc, etc..

[Brian Wolfe]

Very nice, I can't wait to see what you are keeping.

Regards

Brian

[censlenov]

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.

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[censlenov]

next was a couple of pairs of Battle dress pants the left pair dated 1955 and the right pair dated 1943

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[censlenov]

Now the true reason for bidding on the lot all the following uniforms are attributed to this man:

[censlenov]

His officers great coat all buttoned with RCAPC buttons

[censlenov]

His Service Dress Uniform and cap

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[censlenov]

His WW2 Battledress

[censlenov]

And the best for last his Royal North West Mounted Police Tunic

[Poulton Palmer]

I have enjoyed the pictures. Very nice grouping, congrats!

greetings,

poulton palmer

[rathbonemuseum]

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

[Mervyn Mitton]

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

[Brian Wolfe]

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

[Dave the Snake Guy]

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

[censlenov]

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