Lewis Gun Magazine Carrier (Carrier, Magazines, .303 Lewis Gun)
There are various types of Lewis Gun magazine carriers, however, this cylindrical carrier (sometimes called a “bucket” carrier), is perhaps the most common type. It has a capacity of 3, 47-round magazines for a total capacity of 141 rounds (total weight 6.12kgs or 13.5 pounds). These carriers are made from khaki canvas webbing material (or […]
Civilian Gas Mask – 1942 CCC 42 (Two Identical)
Based on the British C1, the (General Civilian Respirator) -civilian gas masks were issue to many Canadians. Made from a thin rubberized khaki material with a clear celluloid face plate. They were issued to civilians during World War II. This example was made in Oct. 1942. Mask is printed with “Medium D.R, Co – 10-42 […]
Bren Gun Spare Parts Wallet
The Bren Gun Spare Parts Wallet is a holdall with four internal pockets for organising and carrying small, easily lost, spare parts for the Bren Gun. It also holds equipment for cleaning the gun in the field. During World War II, the wallet was typically carried by the No. 1. gunner (the man on the […]
Bren Gun Transit Chest (Chest, Equipment, Bren, Mk I)
The Bren Gun Mark 1 Transit Case, or “Chest, Equipment, Bren Mk. I”, is a stout wood box meant to safely store and transport the Bren Light Machine Gun and its associated accessories. This example dates to the Second World War. Construction Material: The chest is constructed from solid wood. This example appears to be […]
Bren Gun Magazine Box, MK IX, with 11 Magazines
The Bren Magazine Box is a steel container that was used to store and transport up to 12 spare, .303 calibre Bren Gun magazines. Note, this box currently contains only 11 magazines. Each magazine fits into an individual slot inside the container and has a corresponding keeper in the lid, to prevent the magazines from […]
Hats of Sgt. David Bud Lloyd
Two hats which belonged to Sgt. David Bud Lloyd. A green balmoral with a large red pom pom on top, two Canada flag pins on the side, and a silver 48th Highlanders badge of the buckle badge design, with scroll below with text reading: “OLD COMRADES ASSOCIATION”. Balmoral inside has production information stamped on with […]
CSM Frank North – Compass and Case
CSM Frank North – Compass and Case Compass is military issue black metal housing with glass prism and vernier lines. It is housed in a brown cardboard box with a note inside. Compass back reads J.M.Glauser, London N0.B.7305 MKIX, 1939 Compass housing is 5.8 cm diameter and a 2.5 cm hinge and belt ring Note […]
Riding spurs – Col. JCD d’Esterre
pair of nickel plated riding spurs with leather straps belonging to Col. JCD d”Esterre.
Webley and Scott No. 1 Mk.III Flare Pistol: 1915
Flare pistols were used by soldiers for front-line signaling, particularly from trench systems where runners or field telephones were unreliable or easily cut by shellfire. From the front line, a flare could warn that a unit was under attack, alerting reinforcements in support and reserve trenches that help was needed. During attacks, flare pistols were […]
Barbed Wire, World War 1
A length of military grade barbed wire recovered from a World War 1 battle field. This example is most likely a strand of British wire. Typically, German barbed wire had a much denser concentration of barbs. Barbed wire served several functions: Slow down an enemy attack Make it difficult for the enemy to manoeuvre Funnel […]