Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “…
Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “Please return to: George Vaux Jr. Gulph Rd. Bryn Mawr. Penna. U.S.A.” Case (a) has leather strap and case (b) has a canvas strap.
3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses …
3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses with the British Admiralty and inventor. His various inventions were built by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, Dent & Co & Johnson Ltd, Sperry Gyroscopes Co., etc. There exist two versions of a sturdy and heavy LENSATIC marching compass made by SPERRY GYROSCOPE Co. BROOKLYN N.Y.” “MARK VII MOD.E. Technical Data: - Foldable rifle-type sighting system- Adjustable lense- Case: brass- Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 32 mm- Weight: 230 gr- Fluid damped compass card”Quoted material from: http://www.compassmuseum.com/hand/hand_2.htm
A collection of eight military pins in a leather covered, lidded, round box. Some of the pins are marked “CANADA”, and “Canada 82 Overseas Battalion Calgary.”
A collection of eight military pins in a leather covered, lidded, round box. Some of the pins are marked “CANADA”, and “Canada 82 Overseas Battalion Calgary.”
Thin blue book with RCAF logo entitled “CANADA’S Air HERITAGE” and an invitation card with three airplanes and “Course 61 requests the pleasure of your company at their Wings Banquet and Stag on Wednesday, November 18th. 20.00 hrs. 1942.”
Thin blue book with RCAF logo entitled “CANADA’S Air HERITAGE” and an invitation card with three airplanes and “Course 61 requests the pleasure of your company at their Wings Banquet and Stag on Wednesday, November 18th. 20.00 hrs. 1942.”
Triangular piece of metal (brass?) that is flat and shiny on one side. (a) The metal is stored in a crude wooden box (b) with a wire hinge and remnants of a wax seal on one side and on top. Written in pencil on the lid of the box is “Fred Brewster CRE BELL METAL 1915 YPRES BELGIUM.” There is …
Triangular piece of metal (brass?) that is flat and shiny on one side. (a) The metal is stored in a crude wooden box (b) with a wire hinge and remnants of a wax seal on one side and on top. Written in pencil on the lid of the box is “Fred Brewster CRE BELL METAL 1915 YPRES BELGIUM.” There is also a paper remnant on the lid with writing in ink. (c) A very fragile piece of crumpled paper in the box has ink writing (may not refer to this item).
Seven felt patches: a) red, green, yellow and white on black background: Royal Canadian Army Service Corps; b) blue, black and yellow on white background with image of ibex or goat and flag; c) Chalet Cochand Downhill, red and black on white background; d) Mont Saint Castin Lac Beauport, reg, green…
Seven felt patches: a) red, green, yellow and white on black background: Royal Canadian Army Service Corps; b) blue, black and yellow on white background with image of ibex or goat and flag; c) Chalet Cochand Downhill, red and black on white background; d) Mont Saint Castin Lac Beauport, reg, green, blue and white; e) Laurentian CCSC est. 1928, orange and white; f) Fort William Ski Club, gold and white on blue background with mountains, skis and poles; g) “1949” white on blue.
Silver-coloured cylindrical cup that slightly narrows to the rim from a wide base. The stein has a large handle attached at one side. Opposite the handle, there is a metal crest with a red crown and gold cannon with “UBIQUE QUOFAS ETGLORIA DUCUNT” on blue banners. Below the crest “MAJOR W.G. RO…
Silver-coloured cylindrical cup that slightly narrows to the rim from a wide base. The stein has a large handle attached at one side. Opposite the handle, there is a metal crest with a red crown and gold cannon with “UBIQUE QUOFAS ETGLORIA DUCUNT” on blue banners. Below the crest “MAJOR W.G. ROBINSONS, C.D. 23 MEDIUM BATTERY RCA” is engraved. The bottom of the stein has a clear glass insert and the metal around is marked with “MY LADY” and a small female figure wearing a dress, “ENGLISH PEWTER,” “87,” and “MADE IN ENGLAND.”
Enfield 303 rifle with wooden stock and handgrip that braces the barrel along its length. The barrel has been cut off at the end (tool marks). The trigger guard is marked with a maker’s mark. The magazine is attached with a link of metal chain. One side of the rifle, on the attachment that joi…
Enfield 303 rifle with wooden stock and handgrip that braces the barrel along its length. The barrel has been cut off at the end (tool marks). The trigger guard is marked with a maker’s mark. The magazine is attached with a link of metal chain. One side of the rifle, on the attachment that joins the trigger guard, is marked with a crown, “VR,” “ENFIELD 1896 L E L “. The action is marked with “E” and “6448.” The rifle has a leather carrying strap.
Black metal box with telegraph button extenting out of one end and a red and black cord from the other end. There is a green stamp on the bottom, a square with “TESTED OK BY ______.” Underneath the key is marked “KEY WT. 8 AMP No 2” in white. The cord attaches the key to a jack marked “No 10” i…
Black metal box with telegraph button extenting out of one end and a red and black cord from the other end. There is a green stamp on the bottom, a square with “TESTED OK BY ______.” Underneath the key is marked “KEY WT. 8 AMP No 2” in white. The cord attaches the key to a jack marked “No 10” in white.