Service Writing Kit – by Chas. Hardy Sales – WW2

Writing kit in light cardboard cover. Inside is a writing pad of paper with cover, and a pocket flap in the front cover interior holding envelopes. Kits such as this of various designs were created for soldiers to use to write home by groups such as Chas. Hardy sales, the Salvation Army and others.

Soldier’s Service and Pay Book – WW2

Soldier’s Service and Pay Book, Militia Book M.1 of the Canadian Army, (Part 1) Revised 1-10-42. This  book, 4″ x 5 1/4″, was issued to every soldier in WW2. Inside, in 24 pages, to be filled out by the soldier or authorized personnel, are: Instructions; Soldier’s Name and description on Attestation;  Next of Kin; Rank […]

Certificate of Military Instruction – Non-Commissioned Officers

Certificate number 9267 issued by Military District 2 to 800114 Pte. C. Hughes, 134th Battalion, CEF  following the completion of a school of instruction at Niagara-on-the-Lake, 4 July 1916 and qualifying Pte Hughes for the rank of Corporal. Hughes was transferred once in England to the 4th Battalion and suffered a gunshot wound to the […]

Reinforcement draft to 1st Battalion – 1 May 1945

Black and white photo in original cardboard shipping tube. Photo is of the Reinforcing Draft of ORs (other ranks) to the 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders in Holland on 1 May 1945. B166052 Pte Reichelt, Albert Joseph is in the rear rank, 2nd on the right. In the front row centre are two 48th Officers in […]

Folding Pocket Knife – WWII

Metal folding pocket knife with hinged holder at one end for attachment. Keeper ring on holder. Three utensils: Knife blade; two-edged “arrow shaped” blade; punch. Service number scratched on body  – B74953

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