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CANADA / COMMONWEALTH - Korean War, Cold War, and missions 1946 to 9/11

#VN039 Canadian Airborne Regiment Rigger's Knife Set
Original Canadian Airborne Regiment (CAR) Rigger's issued knife set. Consisting of the CAR standard issue Russell belt knife in good field used condition with original holster, and a special Klein USA rigging knife. These were issued to a member of the CAR who we purchased them directly from, the previous owner was heavily involved with the unit. Nice set. $200

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#VN021 Korean War era Japanese Made Bullion Canadian Parachute Wings
Korean War era Japanese made bullion Canadian Parachute wing badge. These were acquired by parachute qualified Canadians passing through Japan to or from Korea or while there on leave. Rarely encountered wings. $175

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#BS82 Royal Marines Epaulette Slip Ons
Original matching pair of Royal Marines epaulette slip ons. Appealing set that was likely worn in service and later removed from a photo album. Late 1940's. $30
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#VN040 Canadian Airborne Regiment Static Line Hook
Original Canadian Airborne Regiment (CAR) static line hook, used to open the parachute automatically for paratroopers. This static line hook was obtained directly from a veteran of the CAR, the previous owner was heavily involved with the unit. Cool item. $40

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#VN012 RCEME flashed MKII Helmet
Original RCEMEM flashed MKII helmet. The helmet is CL/C (Canadian Lamp Company) 1942, lot number 86. The exterior of the helmet has received an arsenal re-paint and the waterslide RCEME decal is genuine but the type used by RCEME in the post-WWII period. Has some pencil markings applied inside the rim. Excellent condition RCEME MKII helmet that likely saw use in WWII and well into the post-war period with really nice decal and paint. $225

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#BS162 Highland Light Infantry Battle Dress Tunic
Original 1950's Highland Light Infantry Battle Dress tunic. The base tunic is 1952 dated, it features original period applied Canadian Airborne qualification jump wings that were manufactured in the late 1940's, surplus WWII era Canadian made Highland Light Infantry shoulder titles, and surplus WWII era Corporal rank chevrons. The tunic is in nice condition in a normal medium size.  This is a nice representative Battle Dress from the Canadian Highland Light Infantry during the Korea / Cold War era. $145
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#EC118 Canadian Light Anti-Gas Respirator and Carrier
Original Canadian respirator (Anti-gas, light) and MKII lightweight carrier. This is the type of gas mask used by Canadian and Commonwealth front line soldiers on D-Day into the Korean War and post-war period. This set has components dating from WWII until 1949, making it appropriate for a Korean War display. Nice set with anti-gas cape and eye shields. $100
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#BS176 Rocket Cutaway
Original British WWII / Korea period sectionalized rocket motor and tail fin assembly. Believed to be underwing rockets on aircraft such as the Hawker Typhoon. $75
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#VN042 Airborne Social Club Wooden Token
Original Canadian Airborne Regiment Social Club wooden canteen coin / token. We purchased this vintage wooden token directly from an Airborne Regiment veteran who had two of them in his collection and we are offering one for sale. $30
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#VN007 UN Flag from the Golan Heights
Original United Nations (UN) flag from a Canadian soldier who served in the Golan Heights. Nice example, small size commonly seen in use by UN soldiers. $25
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#VN030 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery "Gunner's Roar" Germany
Original 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery "Gunner's Roar" event pin while the unit was in Germany. 6cm diameter. Cool pin. $35
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RCAF 426 Squadron Decal
Original Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 426 Squadron pilot's helmet decal. Manufactured by Decalcomania of Toronto who were supplying the Canadian military with decals since WWII. This is a vintage squadron decal, but we can't confirm the exact date of manufacture, we do know the Queens crown places it post-1953. Mint condition and never applied. Carrier paper measures 7cm by 11cm. This decal would look good displayed with other squadron insignia or in a small frame. $40

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1950's Battle Dress Trousers
Original post-war 1950's Battle Dress trousers. All are in lightly worn condition but overall very nice. These can be used for reenacting or an affordable option for WWII mannequins that look almost the same as WWII dated examples. Two remaining.
 #DW31 Size 34-36" waste, for approx. height 5'8" $50 *Reduced* $40
 #DW32 Size 30-31" waste, for approx. height 5'8" $50 *Reduced* $40

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#BS108 Wessex Brigade Plaques
Original Wessex Brigade plaques from 1948 to 1968. These look really cool and will display well in your collection. $75

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#VN014 British Parachute Regiment Shoulder Title
Original British Parachute Regiment shoulder title. These are often marketed as WWII, these are from the immediate post-war to 1950's period, it's hard to put an exact date on these variations but we know they are post-WWII. Still a very desirable and nice title. $25
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#VN013 British Parachute Regiment Shoulder Title
Original British Parachute Regiment shoulder title. These are often marketed as WWII, these are from the immediate post-war to 1950's period, it's hard to put an exact date on these variations but we know they are post-WWII. Still a very desirable and nice title. $25
#VN024 Late 1940's Canadian Airborne Wings, Uniform Removed
Late 1940's post-WWII Canadian Airborne wings. Good worn and uniform removed condition, these are often confused for WWII and look almost identical but a fraction of the price and still nice original wings. $20

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#VN052 Late 1940's Canadian Airborne Wings
Late 1940's post-WWII Canadian Airborne wings. Excellent unused condition, these are often confused for WWII and look almost identical but a fraction of the price and still nice original wings. $20

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#VN005 Squadron 433 Patch
Vintage Squadron 433 patch. Uncommon patch featuring Walt Kelly's 'Porky Pine' carrying a rocket for re-armament. $40
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#VN009 Canadian Manual of Vehicle and Aircraft Painting and Markings
Canadian Army MANUAL OF VEHICLE AND AIRCRAFT PAINTING AND MARKINGS. Great for those interesting Canadian vehicle and aircraft paint and markings. Tough publication to find on the loose regarding a popular subject. $40

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#VN044 Vintage SF course shirt, French
Original vintage French Special Forces course t-shirt from a Canadian Airborne Regiment soldier who attended the course. Lightly worn in size Small / Medium. Cool shirt. $40

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#VN043 Vintage SF course shirt, US
Original vintage U.S. Special Forces course t-shirt from a Canadian Airborne Regiment soldier who attended the course. Lightly worn in size Small / Medium. Cool shirt. $40

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#VN046 Vintage GOLAN Shirt
Original vintage CAF deployment shirt from CANLOG UNDOF in the GOLAN. Nice graphic featuring a grumpy Canadian soldier in old OD combats smoking a cigarette ready to go home. From a Canadian Airborne veteran. Lightly worn in size Small / Medium. Cool shirt. $40

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#VN045 Vintage 2nd Coy UNDOF AUSBATT Shirt
Original vintage CAF deployment shirt for members of 2nd Coy UNDOF AUSBATT in Qnaitra. From a Canadian Airborne veteran. Lightly worn in size Small / Medium. Cool shirt. $40

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#VN025 Korean War Battle Dress Grouping
Original Korean War Battle Dress grouping from a member of The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). Grouping includes the soldiers original badged Battle Dress tunic, MKII helmet, and beret with cap badge. The Battle Dress tunic is a standard Canadian example with rare Japanese made Commonwealth and Canada sleeve patches, Canadian Airborne wings, and standard Canadian ribbon bar for service in Korea. The MKII helmet is a standard WWII Canadian Lamp Company (C.L./C.) 1942 produced example from lot 74, with period upgraded MKIII chinstrap and original helmet net. The beret is a Canadian Army standard issue example with original RCR cap badge. This is a textbook Korean War grouping which is significantly more difficult to find compared to WWII Battle Dress groups, only 26,000 Canadians served in Korea compared to over one million Canadians who served in WWII. Fantastic Korea grouping ready for display in your collection. *Sold*

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#VN051 Korean War RCR Grouping L/Cpl Davidson
Original Korean War grouping to L/Cpl Davidson who was a member of The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). Grouping includes; Japanese made Canada sleeve patches worn in theatre, RCR shoulder titles (x3), Ruler of the 180th Meridian certificates (x3), an assortment of leaflets dropped on both sides, Canadian "Korea" booklet with information provided to the troops, "The land of Korea" silk artwork, "Miss Jones" silk artwork, "Operation Relax" leave pass, and various other paper items including menus from memorable dinners. This is a great Canadian Korean War grouping from the RCR which is significantly more difficult to find compared to Second World War groupings, only 26,000 Canadians served in Korea compared to over one million Canadians who served in the SWW. Ready for any Korean War collection or display. *Sold*

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#VN016 SAS Beret Badge
Original Special Air Service (SAS) beret badge that likely dates to the 1950's. Lightly worn beret removed example with loose threads still present from when it was taken off. Cool patch. *Sold*
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#VN023 Japanese Made Commonwealth and Canada Patches

Original British 1st Commonwealth Division patch and Canada identification patch from the Korean War. These bullion examples were acquired by soldiers passing through Japan to or from Korea or while on leave. *Sold*

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#VN020 Korean War era Japanese Made Bullion Canadian Parachute Wings
Original Korean War era Japanese made bullion Canadian Parachute wing badge.  These were acquired by parachute qualified Canadians passing through Japan to or from Korea or while on leave. Rarely encountered wings. *Sold*

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1946 British Inglis Hi-Power Manual
Original 1946 British manual for the Inglis Hi-Power.  This what they issued immediately after WWII. Very hard to find on the loose. An identical example is published in Clive Law's book Inglis Diamond. *Sold*
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