Additional casings added to the cabinet ~ 30mm autocannon anti-material or armour-piecing ~ 20mm ammo, Yugoslavia, 1959 ~ 7.62 mm ball, Yugoslavia, 1978 ~ 30.06 Springfield cartage ~ Primer assembly DM 64, Germany
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Badge, Cap
The last thing a soldier or officer does when they leave their accommodation or quarter is put on their beret and on that beret is the cap badge. It identifies the soldier as belonging to one of the Army’s regiments or corps. Canadian Armed Forces – Uniforms of the Canadian Armed Forces Headdress The Canadian Armed Forces utilize a …
Artillery, 25 Pounder
This British-designed howitzer is one of the world’s classic artillery pieces. The 1.8-ton gun was issued early in the Second World War as a replacement for the earlier 18-pounder of First World War vintage. During its service, in addition to barrage, the gun was used in an anti-tank role and as a self-propelled unit. The …
Art, Trench
Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to a soldier’s feelings and emotions about the war, but also the surroundings and the materials available to them. Not limited to the World Wars, …
Armlets
An armlet is a band or bracelet worn around the upper part of a person’s arm. This “wheel” armlet is for a combat service support transportation NCO (enlisted ranks) with loadmaster qualification. Loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers before any flight. Transportation specialists coordinate, monitor, control, and supervise the movement …
Armband
An armband is a piece of material worn around the arm. It may be worn to mark the wearer having a status, for example, an official position. Historical Note: The outbreak of the Second World War saw a rush of men volunteer for the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF). Procurement of the necessary uniform items could not keep pace with the …
Utensils, Eating, KFS
This KFS set is typical of combination eating tool items. These pieces date from 1984. A pouch was added on the 1982 Pattern web gear Knife-Fork-Spoon carrier specifically for utensils of this size. Private purchase Swiss Army knives could also be carried in this pouch. Specifications: The KFS combination was built to Government specifications for use by the Canadian Department of Defence. …
Tray, Mess, Food (US Navy Ship)
Purpose: The basic reason for this tray is for serving food. The tray makes serving food and drinks easier, in particular, on a moving ship. Without a tray, it would require considerable physical effort or more than one trip to the food line to carry it. Construction: This tray is made of a high quality, durable, stainless …
Recipes, Food Services, Canadian Military
A critical component of morale and support in the Canadian military is Food Services. In the Army, on exercise, field kitchens can support several hundred soldiers with meals 2- 3 times daily. In garrison, military personnel may access food three times daily through various messes (eating facilities). In both cases, a recipe book is handy …
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Pot, Cooking, Cast Iron
The manufacturers of this cast iron hollowware were E. Pugh & Co., Wednesbury. (Wednesbury is a market town in Sandwell in the county of West Midlands, England) Cast Iron Hollowware, a commercial alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, the combination is heated to a molten liquid then emptied into a mold (shaped container). Hollowware vessels …