COMMONWEALTH WWI AND EARLIER

#BS159 Ross (London) Mark IV Telescope Tripod

Original WWI Canadian / British Ross (London) 1908 Mark IV telescope tripod. Intended to hold a scout / signal telescope steadily for observing enemy positions and terrain from afar. In the field these handy tripods likely saw other uses as well.  This example is in good working order without any damage, the tripod legs move smoothly and the wing nut with spring to clamp the telescope is also completely functional. $165 *On Hold*

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#JJ2 Royal Flying Corps Grouping Airman 1st Class Fred Rose 13 Squadron

Original WWI Medals, Badges and Photos of Airman 1st Class and Air Gunner 26913 Fred Rose of 13 Squadron Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force.  No. 13 Squadron was formed at Gosport on 10 January 1915 and preceded to France in October of that year. They were based initially at St. Omer and then Vert Galand, France. They were originally equipped with BE2c aircraft. However by the time Fred served with them beginning in February 1918 they were flying aircraft like the Martinsyde G.100 (Elephant) and R.E. 8. It is not known exactly when Fred joined the RFC but judging by the photographs it appears to be much earlier in the war. He originally joined the Royal Engineers and the two photos of him in RFC maternity jacket and overcoat do not appear to be much later. The photos of him in RFC uniform are likely shortly after he transferred to the RFC. Due to his age, and since he has three service stripes, it can be presumed that these were taken any time after the latter part of 1916.  Since Fred was an engineer and expert carpenter it is also presumed that he joined the RFC to maintain aircraft. However in February 1918 he is a Probationary Air Gunner.  An Air Gunner was qualified to wear the Observer Wing. It is also interesting to note that No. 13 Squadron was one of the first Army Cooperation Squadrons bombing and strafing targets in conjunction with Army operations.  Included in the group are his War and Victory Medals impressed with his number, name and R.F.C.. Two mini-medals,  There are three post card photos of him in uniform. One while with the Royal Engineers and two while in the RFC.  Three year service stripes, A brass RFC cap badge, A Junior Imperial Constitution League FOR EMPIRE pin made by W.O. Lewis of Birmingham and his named Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers 50 Year Loyalty lapel pin with “1913 – 1968 F. Rose”  on back. There is a little cross pendent as well.  Not a common pair of medals especially to an Air Gunner. $200

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#BG3 Canadian CEF Grouping of Dvr. Lake, No. 15 Canadian Field Ambulance

Original WWI Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force grouping that belonged to a Newfoundlander named Hubert M. Lake. Lake was a Driver (Dvr) with No. 15 Canadian Field Ambulance and saw action overseas. You will be e-mailed a copy of Dvr. Lake's entire 44 page service file obtained from Library and Archives Canada with the sale, which you can maintain digitally or have printed and displayed with the group. The group consists of his two helmets (one fully intact and one that is just a shell with pad), bayonet, misc insignia, some interesting belts including a Sam Brown set, pay books, misc. paperwork including a photo, a negative, and a German mess kit he captured likely for personal use and inscribed with his name. The consignor is also offering some of Dvr. Lake's captured German souvenirs in the WWI Germany section of our site. CEF combat groups like this are seldom offered to the public, nice group to a brave CEF soldier from Newfoundland. $850

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#BG10 Canadian 198 Overseas Battalion "The Buffs"

Original WWI Canadian 198 Overseas Battalion "The Buffs" cap badge.  Nice uncleaned example with original lugs. Maker marked on the reverse in very fine lettering "F.W. ELLIS & CO". $75

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#DW27 P08 Webbing Brace

Original WWI British / Canadian P08 "second issue" webbing brace with 2-inch Twigg buckle and brass tips for attaching to the pack or haversack. $40

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#KS6 Canadian Cavalry Spurs

Original WWI Canadian Cavalry spurs.  Excellent condition vet bring back matching pair.  1915 dated with matching serial numbers, C broad arrows, makers mark and date of 1915. Never cleaned, exactly as found. A very nice pair. $150

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#CD1016 Canadian War Medal Lieutenant C.H. Fox Canadian Railway Troops

Original WWI Canadian War Medal 1914-1918 named to "LIEUT. C.H. FOX" who served with the Canadian Railway Troops.  The railway troops were a relatively small branch and it's tough to find any items related to them. Included with the medal is the officers complete file pulled from archives, you will be able to learn a lot about the soldier from the file and do further research on this soldier who survived the war. $75

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#CD1017 Canadian War Medal Pte H. Warren KIA 42nd Canadian Infantry

Original WWI Canadian War Medal 1914-1918 named to "441822 PTE. H. WARREN 42 - CAN. INF.".  Pte Warren served with the 42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) CEF.  The 42nd Battalion was an infantry battalion and Pte Warren was unfortunately killed in action 12 November 1916 while fighting in France during the Battle of the Somme.  Included with the medal is the soldiers complete file pulled from archives, you will be able to learn a lot about the soldier from the file and do further research on this brave soldier. $100

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#BS120 Woman Munitions Worker Badge Grouping.

Original WWI grouping of badges for wartime munitions workers. Lot includes Woman Worker of Canada for the Imperial Munitions Board, Munitions Service Canada, and 1915 On War Service badge. Nice lot, all badges show genuine period wear and maker marks on the reverse. $95

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#BS67 1913 Cork Screw

Original WWI British issue cork screw. Maker marked and dated 1913 with broad arrow applied. Excellent condition, an interesting accessory to go with your WWI rations or liquor cans. Uncommon. $85

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#DW3 Canadian Infantry Tunic

Original WWI Canadian production 5 button Infantry tunic. Canada titles, collar dogs, and Infantry shoulder pins.  Named on the pocket to "A.J. Roy" with his service number. We have not made any effort to do further research and leave that to the next owner. This has remnants of the original paper tag. Nice size stamps and C broad arrow. Wound bar on the lower left sleeve.  Missing one pocket button that could be easily replaced. A good example of the iconic WWI Canadian Infantry tunic for a very reasonable price. $800

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#CD1020 Canadian Soldiers' Song Book

Original WWI Canadian soldiers song book published by the YMCA. This booklet belonged to Alvin W. Brown (27679) of Weston, Ontario. Alvin was born 23-7-1892 and enlisted on 22 Sep 1914 with the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). Alvin used the back of the book to record where he went during the war. We haven't done any further research past what is presented here, but this has potential for a research project. This is a great personalized YMCA WWI song book that would be a great addition to your collection. $125

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#CD1021 Khaki Comedy

Original WWI publication "Khaki Comedy" by Sergeant-Major Edward D. Rose published by The Howell Publishing Co. in 1918.  Publication contains military jokes and skits to boost the moral of soldiers at the front. Rare publication. $50

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#CD1025 .303 Lewis Automatic Machine Gun Pamphlet with CEF provenance

Rare original WWI .303 Lewis Automatic Machine Gun pamphlet with Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) provenance to Lt. Albert J. Melanson. Lt. Melanson named the pamphlet inside the cover, our research indicates he served with the 165th Battalion and we our included some notes on the officer with the pamphlet. The pamphlet covers .303 Lewis parts, operation, stoppages, and much more. Good lightly used condition without damage, nice pamphlet. $125

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#CD1002 Assembling and Fitting the Pattern 1916 Dismounted Equipment Manual

Original WWI Assembling and Fitting the Pattern 1916 Dismounted Equipment original manual. Extremely rare. Overall excellent condition given its age. $325

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#CD1003 The Pattern 1908 Web Infantry Equipment Manual

Original WWI Pattern 1908 Web Infantry Equipment original manual. Extremely rare. Overall excellent condition given its age. $325

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#CD1006 WARNER OBJ. SIGHTING SYSTEM - Special Regard to the Ross Rifle

Original WWI ere Warner objective sighting system book with special regard to the Ross Canadian Military Service Rifle. Includes information on the Warner sight and the Canadian sight, with illustrations. Rare and important publication in near mint condition. Bound with a suede cover. Number 9, presented to Mr. C.B. and published in 1915. As far as we know there is no other known surviving example of this particular publication. $450

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#CD1008 NORTH WEST of CAPE COLONY - Original Boer War Map

Original Boer War map NORTH WEST of CAPE COLONY. This map features many of the famous battle sites that appear on medal bars from the Boer War including Transvaal, Orange Free State, and Cape Colony. The map is in excellent condition but is fragile given its age and it has been stored folded. We would suggest having this map framed in museum archival grade glass and materials, or just carefully stored. This is a great historically important map that would enhance a display of medals corresponding to the battle sites. $200

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#CD1043 Boer War Postcard from the Siege of Ladysmith

Original Boer War era postcard featuring a soldier commemorating The Battle of Paardeberg and The 120 Days Siege of Ladysmith, these were defining battles during the conflict and when the Boer's began to loose the initiative in the war. Nice example from this period that has been filled out and mailed home. $20

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#CD1044 Western Contingent Arrives at Valcartier Postcard

Original WWI postcard showing the arrival of the Western Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) at Valcartier. Unused example taken home as a souvenir. $20

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#CD1045 1st Canadian Division Christmas Card

Original WWI 1st Canadian Division Christmas card. This example was given to a loved one by Pte W.A. Hogan. $20

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#CD1038 Britons All Silk Postcard

Original WWI "Britons All" silk postcard. These cars were "Sweetheart" items the soldiers would send home to their girlfriends or wives. This is a really nice example for your WWI collection that has been filled out and mailed home. $20

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#CD1039 Happy Birthday Silk Postcard

Original WWI "Happy Birthday" silk postcard. These cars were "Sweetheart" items the soldiers would send home to their girlfriends or wives. This is a really nice example for your WWI collection that has been filled out and mailed home. $20

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#CD1005 Christmas Greetings Silk for a Sweetheart from France

Original WWI "Christmas Greetings" silk postcard. These were "Sweetheart" items the soldiers would send home to their girlfriends or wives. This is a really nice example for your WWI collection, although undated it could be from around the time of the famous Christmas Truce. $20

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#CD1004 1917 Silk for a Sweetheart from France

Original WWI early silk postcard from 1917 with French, English, and American flags. These were "Sweetheart" items the soldiers would send home to their girlfriends or wives. $20

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#CD1001 1834-1934 Canadian Centennial Reunion Pin with Reunion Invitations 

Original 1834-1934 Canadian Corps reunion pin for the centennial in Toronto.  Also features the dates 1914-1934 as this reunion was put together by the association and would have been primarily WWI veterans. Included with the lot are other various invitations to 156th battalion re-unions for WWI veterans. Interesting lot found at an antique barn and never in a collection before. $30

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Trench Map of Beaumont Hamel

Original WWI trench map of Beaumont Hamel, where the Newfoundland regiment was almost entirely wiped out. The map came out of an old collection, it has been folded and likely carried in combat. This is a true trench map with friendly and enemy trench positions marked and used for actual operations. *Sold*

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#CD1007 Secret XIII. Corps Barrage Map 1918 Landrecies and Sambre-Oise Canal

Original WWI British 1918 XIII. Corps barrage map showing some famous battle sites including where the 25th Division crossed the Sambre-Oise Canal to capture Landrecies. This map shows the creeping barrage strategy. This is a genuine map used during combat operations. The map has been folded and well used, with some notes and markings period applied in pencil. *Sold*

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WWI Canadian / British MK1 Brodie Helmet

Original WWI Canadian / British MK1 Brodie helmet. Unissued condition and possibly never even worn. There is a faint name written in pencil on the chinstrap indicating who it may have belonged to, I have not made any attempt to research it. WWI Brodie helmets are often in poor condition, this is the best condition example we've handled so far.  Still even has the original tag with instructions. *Sold*

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#DW2 British Army P08 Web Equipment Set

Original WWI British Army P08 web equipment set in excellent condition.  This complete set consists of waist belt, cross straps, ammunition pouches (left and right), small pack, entrenching tool carrier, entrenching tool, blue enamel water bottle with carrier and wool cover, excellent bayonet and scabbard for the Mark II Lee Enfield (Never sharpened or messed with), bayonet frog, and very rare bayonet frog attachment for the entrenching tool handle.  The components are all in excellent condition, with maker marks, broad arrows, and dates from 1917-1918. This is a superb set ready to be placed on a mannequin or part of a field gear display. *Sold*

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#BS49 Private Purchase 1911 Leather Holser

Original WWI era private purchase 1911 holster and single spare magazine pouch in leather.  This style holster is attributed to having been sold by London Armoury during WWI to Canadian and British soldiers privately purchase side arms prior to debarking for France.  This would be correct for a 'Canadian Contract' or other Government Model 1911 from the WWI era. *Sold*

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#BS67 Broad Arrow Stamp

Original WWI British broad arrow stamp.  This little stamp is constructed from wood with the stamp itself made of brass to apply the ink.  It is nicely maker marked J.U. HALLAM, MANCHESTER and dated 1916, it also has a small broad arrow stamp on it. *Sold*

#BS18 WWI Canadian Wool Blanket

Original WWI Canadian issue wool blanket in mint condition. Constructed of grey wool with appealing red and black stripes and chain stitched C broad arrow.  Impossible to upgrade, we have never seen another in this near mint condition. *Sold*

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#CD1012 WWI Canadian Ross Rifle or Lee Enfield Leather Sling

Scarce WWI Canadian Ross Rifle or Enfield sling. Still complete with the original leather string. Perfect to complete a nice Ross Rifle or Lee Enfield.  Appears to be unit marked as well.  Excellent condition, would be nearly impossible to find better. *Sold*

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#BS58 Stretcher Bearer Arm Band

Original WWI Canadian Stretcher Bearer armband.  The armband has been painted or blanco'd white with ‘SB’ (Stretcher Bearer) stencilled in red over the white paint.  This example shows use and lots of patina. *Sold*

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#CD1024 CEF Diary Pte. Walter Thorpe, 46th Battalion

Original WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) diary of Pte. Walter Thorpe (Regimental Number 887141) of the 46th Battalion. Walter died of wounds on 12 April 1917 and this diary contains details of his service leading up to his death. Walter was born in England and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, XXII. G. 18A. and his gravesite can be visited.  This is a really nice and very personal item that you can do additional research on and perhaps even visit Walter's resting place with it someday. Walter's complete file is available for viewing online using the LAC search engine and entering his Regimental Number. In the main cover Walter wrote his rifles serial number and  some friends names Names and Regimental Numbers and some basic research is included on these soldiers as well; 81885 Thomas Thorpe, 81303 Herbert Gascoigne, 101849 Hebert Buckley, 887116 Clement Randall, all these fellows survived the war.  Really nice item for your WWI collection with a personal connection and research potential. *Sold*

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#CD1042 WWI CEF Medical Corps MK1 Brodie Helmet

WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Medical Corps MKI Brodie helmet.  Excellent period painted and flashed example with liner and remnants of mail home sticker with a possible Regimental Number. *Sold*

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#CD1037 CEF Medical Officer's Cap 

Original WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Medical Officer's cap worn by Dr. James F. Weir.  Untouched and complete in genuine worn condition with only a couple tiny moth nips under the fine leather chinstrap. Very nice original cap with great provenance and more research potential. *Sold*

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#BS78 Chloroform Drop Bottle

Original British issue chloroform drop bottle for medics and surgeons, likely WWI but it could be as early as the Boer War period. Nicely marked on the top of the container with broad arrow. Bottle has no contents, it is empty. Excellent condition and very tough to find on the loose. *Sold*

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#BS150 Canadian ID Bracelet - Sgt Mackie Barr Muirhead

Original WWI Canadian ID bracelet named to Sgt Mackie Barr Muirhead, No. 132143, 4 Bn C.M.G. Sgt Muirhead was from Renfrew, Ontario and attested on 31 August 1915 with the 73rd Battalion, Royal Highlanders of Canada, C.E.F. The 73rd Battalion was awarded the following battle honours, perpetuated by The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada: SOMME 1916, Ancre Heights, ANCRE 1916, ARRAS 1917, VIMY 1917, FRANCE and FLANDERS 1916-1917.  Sgt Muirhead was killed in action 29 April 1918, he was likely wearing this bracelet at the time of his death. Sgt Muirhead's Library and Archives Canada file is located here: https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B6464-S001 *Sold*

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#CD1022 CEF Royal Canadian Regiment (VRI) Flashed MK1 Brodie Helmet

Original WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) The Royal Canadian Regiment (The RCR) painted VRI flash infantry MK1 Brodie helmet. The VRI stands for Victoria Regina Imperatrix which is Latin for "Victoria, Queen and Empress". The base helmet has received a period coat of grey camouflage paint, and the stencil painted flash has been period applied consistent with other known original examples in advanced collections and museums. Missing the chinstrap and liner, these could likely be sourced from another donor helmet to be completed.  Extremely rare CEF flashed helmet from a desirable unit that will look great in any collection. *Sold*

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