Vimy Militaria

Vimy Militaria
P.O. Box 17018
Portobello RO
1937 Portobello Rd
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K4A 4W8

Books

One. An original copy of the book Eighth Army El Alamein to the River Sangro by Field Marshall Montgomery of Alamein, published 'For Private Circulation in the British Army of the Rhine'. Personally signed, 'To: R.A. Wyman with my best wishes, Montgomery of Alamein, Field Marshall, Berlin 26-2-46'. Book includes a personalized printed bookplate, which states that this book is presented to Brigadier R.A. Wyman, C.B.E. D.S.O., E.D. by Field Marshall the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, G.C.B., D.S.O., noting that the presentation has been made to Canada for furtherance to him. Book includes its original, faded and slightly damaged dust jacket. It has experienced some damage and chipping to the spine at top and bottom, but is generally sound. Brigadier Robert Andrew Wyman was born in 1904 and commanded the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade in Sicily and Italy, as well as acting as Brigadier, Royal Artillery for First Canadian Army in the UK before going on to command the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade from 15 Apr 1944 - 8 Aug 1944. An exceedingly rare personally autographed presentation copy of this book, which belonged to a prominent division commander in the Canadian Army.

Good VF Condition $750

Paper Ephemera

One. Press kit from the Unveiling of the Avro Arrow 4 October 1957. Consists of a slightly creased original Avro Aircraft Limited folder titled Information - Avro Arrow, which contains:

1) a three-view drawing of the Avro Arrow Mk1
2) 3 pages of names and titles of Avro personnel, including directors, officers and senior management (slightly stained)
3) 5 pages of remarks by Fred T. Syme, President and General Manager of Avro Aircraft Limited
4) 3-page address by Air Marshall Hugh L. Campbell
5) 3-page address by the Honorable George R. Pearkes, V.C., Minister of National Defence
6) 14 8x10 black and white photos of the Avro Arrow aircraft plant and production line, showing various developmental stages of the aircraft's parts and assembly, engineering personnel working with a free flight model, an artist's drawing of the Arrow in flight, and other images, and
7) 3 additonal 8x10 black and white images of 3 of the 5 Arrows produced.

This package, which appears to have been produced for distribution to members of the press who were covering the unveiling of the Avro Arrow on 4 October 1957, seems to be complete, and I have been unable to locate a similar surviving example. A rare and iconic item for the Canadian aviation collector.

Good VF Condition $2500

One. New Year's greeting card sent by Lt. Col John I. Davidson & Officers of the 48th Highlanders, Toronto 1 January 1897. A couple of small marks and indentations on front of card; addressed by hand in ink to 'The Honorable The Minister of Militia. With list of unit officers on reverse. From the estate of Sir Frederick Borden, who served as Minister of Militia from 1896-1911.

VF Condition $100

One. Christmas card sent 1898 by Major Hurdman and Officers of the 2nd Ottawa Field Battery, C.A. Has printed list of unit officers on the reverse, which includes Lieutenant 'Dinky' Morrison, who earned the Distinguished Service Order in South Africa during the battle of Liliefontein on 7 November 1900. Card has been pasted into a scrapbook, and has some paper residue on the reverse. From the estate of Sir Frederick Borden, who served as Minister of Militia from 1896-1911.

Good VF Condition $100

One. CEF Death Certificate. Named to 733669 Private Herman Wesley Roy, Royal Canadian Regiment, who was killed in action on 31 October 1917. Roy has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium.

Good VF Condition $100

One. Christmas card sent by Lt. Col F. Minden Cole & Officers 2nd Regiment Canadian Artillery, Montreal, 1898-99. Some fading/crazing on front of card, and some glue residue on reverse. From the estate of Sir Frederick Borden, who served as Minister of Militia from 1896-1911.

Good VF Condition $100

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