This is a sample of a Manitoban’s letter (post card) home from Vimy Ridge in the First World War. This post card is from The University of Manitoba archives and special collections. A picture of Frederick D. Baragar and Silver heels Feb. 17, 1917 is on the front. The following is from the back of …
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The Field Service Cap (“wedge cap”) was officially introduced into the Canadian Army in 1939, when the new Battle Dress uniform was introduced. Wedge style caps had been worn by Canadians in the First World War, particularly by aviators (pilots), but its use was never widespread. The original Royal Flying Corps cap badges were manufactured in brass, …
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Buttons, RCD, and Music Branch The Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) used 10 different patterns of buttons from 1893 to 2000. The Royal Canadian Dragoons is the most senior cavalry regiment in Canada having been formed on 21 December 1883. The regiment currently serves as a regular force armoured unit in the 4th Canadian Division, 2 …
The 179th (Cameron Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 in that city. After sailing to England in October 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion on October 21, 1916. The battalion was disbanded on …
In 1871 the British adopted the Martini-Henry rifle. The Martini-Henry was issued to The Royal Canadian Regiment but was not a general issue to the Militia. The Queen’s Own Rifles and the Royal Grenadiers—the main Toronto-based militia units mobilized for the conflict with Riel Rebellion (Resistance) in Rupert’s Land. The Mark IV Martini–Henry rifle was …
Binoculars are two telescopes attached side-by-side and aligned to focus in the same direction which may also be described as an optical instrument with a lens for each eye that is used for viewing distant objects. They are also known as field glasses which provides a magnified view of distant objects. The British government sought …
The Active Service Pay Book included this table of pay rates for the information of the officers, NCOs, and soldiers of the CEF. There were occasions for soldiers of the CEF to be paid extra allowances. On 1 November 1915, the Minister of Militia and Defence fixed rates of pay for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. …
This is a First World War-style, enamelled, water bottle with cork, housed in a felt carrier with a sling. In early 2WW, the great pressure for military supplies prompted the British Army to issue standard water bottles in 1903 pattern skeletal leather carriers. The “bottle” measures 8 inches high by 6 inches wide. Description Blue …
History: Benson & Hedges was founded in London, England in 1873 by Richard Benson and William Hedges as Benson and Hedges Ltd. In the 1900s they opened branches in the United States and Canada. In 1915, the Army decided to give cigarettes to enlisted men because they wanted to keep them calm during battle and …
Halton’s Toffee Tin with Image of Earl Kitchener of Khartoum. Secretary of State for War (of Khartoum). Ridgway’s Tea Caddy with First World War Scenes and | Etsy UK This historic Great War hinged tin box has Earl Kitchener and the Union Flag on the lid. This design is intended for Home Front propaganda and can …
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