Tunic, Field Service, Khaki, Other Ranks, South African War
An other ranks khaki drill tunic, with silver coloured Canada general service buttons of the pattern 1855-1901. On the right breast is a ribbon for the Queens South Africa Medal. Note: This object was originally accessioned with the number, 999.50.1.
Col G. Elms, MSM, CD – Tan Shirt – Egpyt 1982
A tan shirt worn by Col Geordie Elms, during his UN service tour in Egypt in 1982. Includes shoulder flashes with Canada flag and UN symbol.
Sgt W. Gillie – Combat Jacket, 1985
Green colour combat jacket worn by Sgt. W. Gillie during patrols while on tour in Cyprus in 1985, with shoulder patches and name patch.
LCol Alkema, CD – S3 Green Uniform
S3 Green Uniform worn by LCol Ron Alkema, CD while on parade during his UN service tour in Cyprus in 1985. Includes falcon shape collar dogs, 48th Highlander symbol buttons, and shoulder patches.
Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright D.S.O. 1937 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse
British 1937 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse belonging to Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright, D.S.O. On the left breast, the blouse displays the ribbons for the Distinguished Service Order, 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp. Both shoulder straps display a cloth Tudor Crown […]
United Nations Peacekeeping Forces Headgear
Collection of seven pieces of headgear in the distinctive blue colour of UN Peacekeeping Forces with symbols of the United Nations(UN), from the 1950’s onwards: 2 helmets 2 caps with visor 2 berets 1 toque
Breeches, Field Service, Khaki, Other Ranks, South African War
An other ranks pair of khaki drill breeches, with composition buttons for the fly and braces. Worn in South Africa – 1900 – 1902. Note: This object was originally accessioned with the number, 999.51.1.
Hat, Stetson, South African War, Canadian Scouts
South African War era Stetson hat belonging to Sergeant Odlum, who served in South Africa with the Canadian Scouts (1902). The object consists of the hat, external hat bands (one thick and one very thin) mounted where the crown meets the brim, a hat band buckle, and a Victorian general list Canada cap badge (that […]
Sporran of J. Barron
The Sergeant’s sporran with its distinctive cantle bears the WWII lozenge badge.
Combat Shirt -1970’s
Combat shirt in olive green. Name “Cormack” on left breast pocket and Sergeant’s stripes on arm. In 1967, the Royal Canadian Army ceased to exist and was replaced with Mobile Command under the Unification scheme which created the modern-day Canadian Armed Forces. With Unification, an American-Style Olive Green Fatigues known as “combats” were adopted. This […]