The sword shown was manufactured by J.R. Gaunt and Son Limited, Late Edward Thurkle, London and Birmingham, circa 1915. Description: This is an example of a George V style pattern Officer’s sword with steel swept three bar hilt and a wire bound shagreen (shagreen = rough surface of the sword) grip. It has a fullered …
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Spurs, Dress
Spurs are small pieces of riding equipment attached to the back of a rider’s boot heels. They allow for direct communication between a rider and the horse. These spurs are Box spurs date back to the wearing of overalls by the army. As breeches and boots were introduced to the cavalry uniform, the box spur …
Spurs
Who Used Spurs? Mounted infantry were infantrymen who rode horses instead of marching. Spurs, First World War, Original Description: These objects are spurs. They are attached by a leather strap to the heel of a riding boot. A spur consists of a metal U shaped yoke with a protruding wheel of spikes that rotate. This is called a rowel. Spurs are …
Rank, Shoulder
Epaulettes are fastened to the shoulder by a shoulder strap or passenten, a small strap parallel to the shoulder seam, and the button near the collar. History: Louis XIV wore shoulder ribbons, an early type of epaulette of the late 17th century. From the 18th century on, epaulettes were used in the French and other …
Roll, Nominal Canadian Expeditionary Force
Nominal Roll: A Nominal Roll is a list of the Officers, NCOs, and Men who served in a unit of the CEF at a specific point in time. They were often compiled prior to a unit embarking for England, and sometimes included embarkation information such as ship name embarkation port and the date of sailing. Information: A small list of some columns listed in the Roll Book were: Regimental …
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Medal, Memorial Cross (Silver Cross)
The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first instituted by Order-in-Council 2374, dated December 1, 1919. It was awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty. The crosses were sent automatically to mothers …
Medal, British War
Context: This First World War medal was authorized on 26 July 1919. It was possible to receive this medal alone but all gallantry medals would include the British War Medal (BWM) and the Victory Medal (VM) as well. Eligibility and Criteria: The medal was awarded to all ranks of Canadian overseas military forces who deployed …
Newsletter May 2022
Members from 38 Canadian Brigade Group’s Arctic Response Company in Winnipeg deployed on Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT in the Arctic on 16 February 2022.
Newsletter February 2022
WO Andrew Ryan, Material Management Technician from 16 Service Company, is deployed to South Sudan, Africa from February to August 2022.
Newsletter November 2021
During the weekend 15-17 October 2021, 17 Service Company conducted Exercise United Wolverine in CFB Shilo.