Welcome to the virtual CSS Museum, an online experience dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of the Canadian Forces’ Combat Service Support (CSS) units. Explore a diverse collection of artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that highlight the essential role logistics, maintenance, and support personnel have played in military operations from the World Wars to modern-day missions. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a former service member, or simply curious, our virtual museum offers an immersive journey into the stories, innovations, and contributions of combat service support throughout Canada’s military history.

Overview

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Cabinets

  • Admin - Cadets Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Admin – Cadets

    This cabinet showcases artifacts like a Soldier’s Service and Pay Book, administrative tools, and information on the unit’s associated cadet corps, highlighting key aspects of military administrative support.

  • Afghanistan and Peacekeeping Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Afghanistan and Peacekeeping

    This cabinet showcases Canada’s military contributions abroad, featuring its role in the Afghanistan mission (2001-14) and its commitment to UN peacekeeping. The artifacts reflect Canada’s evolving role in global conflict and diplomacy.

  • Boots and Helmets Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Boots and Helmets

    This cabinet displays military footwear and helmets from various eras, highlighting the evolving protective head gear and daily experiences of Canadian soldiers across different conflicts.

  • Open Field DP Layout, CSS Virtual Museum

    Command Post Exhibit

    This display highlights a military command post for coordinating field operations, along with supporting tools.

  • Feature Display Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Feature Display

    Explore our museum’s display honoring Indigenous veterans. Each piece reflects the rich military history and personal sacrifices of Indigenous service members.

  • First World War Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    First World War

    This exhibit highlights Canada’s pivotal WWI role, honoring the 619,000 Canadians who enlisted in the Army and the crucial support from the Army Service Corps and Ordnance Corps.

  • Food Service Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Food Service

    Explore our cabinet on Canadian Military Food Services, featuring the evolution from early trades to modern rations, including MREs, fresh rations, and field kitchens.

  • Hats and NBCW Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Hats and NBCW

    This cabinet features military headgear and NBCW equipment, including caps, chemical detectors, and protective suits, highlighting the evolution of military technology and safety measures.

  • Intelligence Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Intelligence

    This cabinet showcases Soviet badges, encryption devices, Canadian Intelligence insignia, and tools like a fingerprint kit, reflecting the role of intelligence in military operations.

  • Korean War Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Korean War

    Explore our cabinet on Canada’s role in the Korean War, showcasing military gear and memorabilia that highlight our contributions and honor the 26,791 Canadians who served.

  • Logistics Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Logistics

    This cabinet displays artifacts like military Bibles, insignia brassards and patches, and postal history guides, highlighting military logistics and support.

  • Maintenance Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Maintenance

    This cabinet features tools like blowtorches, drills, and gauges used by RCEME craftsmen for military repairs and maintenance.

  • Medals Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Medals

    This display features medals like the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal and Victoria Cross, honoring exceptional bravery and service.

  • Medical Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Medical

    This museum cabinet showcases the history and contributions of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC).

  • Nursing Sister, CSS Virtual Museum

    Nursing Sister

    This display showcases a war-era Nursing Sisters belt and uniform and a WWI Princess Mary advertisement, highlighting the critical role of military nurses.

  • Provost MP Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Provost – MP

    This cabinet highlights the Canadian Provost Corps’ history with artifacts including a signaling whistle, distinctive badges, accoutrements, headgear, a holster, webbing, and a red beret, reflecting its role in military policing since 1940.

  • Second World War Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Second World War

    This exhibit highlights Canada’s WWII contributions, showcasing military and industrial efforts by over a million Canadians who supported the Allied victory.

  • Supply and Transport Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    Supply and Transport

    Formed in 1965, 17 (Winnipeg) Service Battalion supported military operations. In 2010, it merged with others to create 38 Service Battalion.

  • The Far East Cabinet, CSS Virtual Museum

    The Far East

    This exhibit highlights Canada’s defense of Hong Kong in WWII, honoring the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and their hardships as prisoners of war.

Other Artifacts

Flags
Miscellaneous
Pictures on Walls
Rifles on Walls
Uniforms
Vehicles

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