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General Militaria

 

  One. 219th Bn Highlanders CEF enamelled silver sweetheart pin. Reverse pin-backed and marked STERLING SILVER with a small three letter maker mark SSE.

Good VF Condition $150

 

  One. 48th Highlanders enamelled silver sweetheart pin. Reverse pin backed and marked STERLING.

Good VF Condition $90

 

  One. A Second World War 1st issue Canadian War Service badge copper blank. An unfinished and scarce example of this badge, described on p. 103 of Robbie Johnson's Canadian War Service Badges 1914-54. A recent example we sold was finished without enamelling; this version is a different variety which has had red enamel added to the maple leafs.

Good VF Condition $60

  

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

     

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. 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

 

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. A Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) brass ceremonial dress helmet with King's Crown helmet plate. This style of helmet was adopted by Lord Strathcona's Horse (RC) in 1911. This helmet is an older example, but has had a new liner added, as is typical given that they have continued to worn by members of the unit on ceremonial occasions, and by the unit's Ceremonial Mounted Troop, to this day. One small dent to rear (see photos), and some curling/shrinkage of the green leather on the inside peak of the helmet.

Good VF Condition $1500

 

Three. RMC Sterling Silver Prize Medals to Cadet No.1691 W.P.C. Boutillier. 1922 2nd Cross Country Run; 1923 2nd Cross Country Run; 1925 2nd Cross Country Run. With copy research indicating William Percy LeBoutilier was a member of the Royal Military College's Class of 1926, and was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, also earning the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas clasp (and entitlement to Hong Kong clasp), and War Medal 1939-45 for service as Adjutant of the Royal Rifles of Canada (RRC) during the Second World War. LeBoutilier was taken prisoner in Hong Kong in December 1941, and received the MBE for his leadership in maintaining morale and discipline in the RRC while the unit's members were in captivity. An interesting group of items to a decorated Canadian Hong Kong POW.

EF Condition $300

 

One. A Canadian military Car Pennant. Unit that used this pennant, and approximate age, is unknown. Pennant is rectangular in shape, and made of what seems to be a rough cotton material, in red with a central blue stripe with a white numeral '2' sewn to the centre on each side. Flag has a slight tear as seen in photos, but is otherwise..

Good VF Condition $100

Cap Badges, Helmet Plates, metal collar and shoulder badges

 

One. A 3rd Victoria Rifles of Canada cap badge c. 1862. Mazeas MM.31. Approximately 3" tall x 2 3/4" wide. Two original lugs to reverse, with some wear to black paint finish as can be seen in photos, but otherwise...

VF Condition $95

 

One. Royal Military College of Canada King's Crown helmet plate. Maker marked J.R. GAUNT MONTREAL MADE IN ENGLAND on reverse. With original lugs and cotter pin.

Good VF Condition $160

 

One. A 3rd Victoria Rifles of Canada Victorian helmet plate c. 1879-1904. Mazeas SBP-80.

Good VF Condition $275


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