Camp Hughes, located near Carberry, MB from 1909 to 1934, was a prominent Militia and First World War military training site for prairie soldiers. During the First World War, approximately 38,000 soldiers were trained there for overseas service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.). A training camp this large required significant logistics support which was …
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Combat Service Support in Battle
This group of pictures represents Combat Service Support in Battle in the First World War. Pictures represent: (L-R,) From top to bottom
Stick, Button, First World War
A button stick is a strip of metal or wood slotted to allow a row of military tunic buttons to appear through the slit so the buttons may be polished without soiling the uniform cloth.This button stick example was found in England. It is from the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 27th (City of Winnipeg) Battalion.
Titles, Shoulder, Canadian Army Service Corps
The Canadian Army Service Corps was established by General Order # 141 in the Non-Permanent Active Militia on 1 November 1901 and in the Permanent Active Militia in 1903. The Canadian Permanent Army Service Corps was redesignated The Royal Canadian Army Service Corps on 3 Nov 1919. The CASC was modelled directly off the British Army Service Corps to provide all transportation …
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Knuckles, Metal
Sometimes called “brass knuckles, knucks, brass knucks, knucklebusters. Knuckle dusters, an English punch or a classic”, knuckles were weapons used in hand-to-hand combat. The extended and rounded palm grip also spreads across the attacker’s palm to distribute the counter-force that would otherwise be absorbed primarily by the attacker’s fingers, reducing the likelihood of damage to …
Medal, 1914-1915 Star
Context: This First World War medal was authorized in December 1918. This medal was always issued with the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Eligibility and Criteria: The 1914-1915 Star was awarded to all who saw service in any theatre of war against the central (axis) powers between 5 August 1914 and 31 December …
Lighter, Thorens – 1920s to 1930s
This lighter is Swiss made of the highest quality. Thorens was originally a music box maker who began that business in 1883. Their most sought-after lighter models are of the 1920s to 1930s era. The company moved into making record turntables, speakers, and other music items eventually. Their “Standard Original” model lighter was introduced in …
CEF General List Cap Badge
Description: The general list cap badge was a standard badge worn by soldiers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War. In principle, the general list cap badge distinguished Canadian soldiers from their British counterparts. In practice, however, most Canadian units and formations designed and purchased their own distinctive cap badges. Background: …
Dog, Collar
What is a “collar dog” in the military? In the military, collar badges are worn as lapel badges on formal uniforms and are often called ‘collar dogs’. This section deals with collar dogs worn by enlisted soldiers, rather than Commissioned Officers. The 259th Battalion, Canadian Rifles, CEF (Siberia), was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) during the Great War. The 259th …
Dress Regulations for the Canadian Militia 1907
A soldier must maintain a professional appearance to show a professional image, pride, and self discipline while maintaining a high standard of deportment to demonstrate their professionalism. The photo shows Dress Regulations for the Canadian Militia dated 1907. Military dress and designs have gone through many changes over the years. For service members and veterans, …
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