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Forum: General Topics 19-01-13, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By GCR817
Helmet

Hi Jim,

That a great looking helmet! Coming out of Regina, I wouldn't be surprised that it belonged to an officer of the 28th Battalion. Any chance that there is a name inside the helmet?
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Forum: Infantry 12-07-12, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,314
Posted By GCR817
PPCLI pin back collars

My latest pair of collars. This set is in copper with pin back fasteners. No maker marks to these.

Geoff

66368

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Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 14-06-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,176
Posted By GCR817
Nice Tunic!

Hi Jim,

You certainly found a dandy! Say, what date is stamped inside the tunic? Any name or number for the individual?

Cheers,

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 10-02-12, 02:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,773
Posted By GCR817
Easy Lads

Gentleman,

Why don't we keep this friendly. Roberto bought the tunic from me in good faith and told me that he would like to seek the opinion of others. We agreed upon an inspection period in...
Forum: Infantry 09-02-12, 04:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,773
Posted By GCR817
Regina Rifles Tunic

Hello All,

I have watched the posts regarding this tunic with interest as it was I that sold the tunic to Roberto.

I know that everyone is skeptical about tunics these days as there are...
Forum: Infantry 01-02-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,044
Posted By GCR817
Thanks

Thanks everyone for the information. Much appreciated.

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 01-02-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,314
Posted By GCR817
Collars

Thanks Paul,

I am very happy to have them.

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 31-01-12, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,044
Posted By GCR817
Military School of Piping- Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Badge

I am wondering if this is a good badge for a copy? The badge looks to have age and is of cast brass.

I am thinking this badge is quite scarce. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
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Forum: Infantry 31-01-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,314
Posted By GCR817
PPCLI Officer Collar Badges - Gilt

I just picked up this lovely pair of matching gilt collars out of the UK (thanks to eBay).

Geoff
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 28-10-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,058
Posted By GCR817
Hi Doug, Good to see you on this forum. ...

Hi Doug,

Good to see you on this forum.

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 20-10-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,126
Posted By GCR817
60th

Hi Bill,

Happy to do it. Should I send the pics to you or just post high res to this thread?

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 20-10-11, 02:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,126
Posted By GCR817
60th Rifles - Moose Jaw, SK.

I'm very happy to have finally completed this set.

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 20-10-11, 02:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 867
Posted By GCR817
95th Rifles - Regina, SK

I thought I'd share a pick of matching cap and collars to the 95th as they are a little hard to find.

Geoff
Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 07-07-11, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,962
Posted By GCR817
Hi, Can you please post a photo of the badge...

Hi,

Can you please post a photo of the badge in question? It will help with identification.

Thanks,

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 24-05-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,246
Posted By GCR817
Edmonton Police Service Musuem

Hi David,

Apparently the badge in question was worn post WW1 by a returned piper on his EPS pipe band uniform. I too, heard that it was on display at the EPS musuem. I went there the other day...
Forum: Military Buttons 09-04-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By GCR817
Button

Hi Roger,

Your button is listed in Eric Smylie's book: Buttons of the Canadian Militia, Army, Naval and Air Forces 1900-1990.

Smylie ranks buttons from A to F on rarity and assigns this button...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins 26-03-11, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,583
Posted By GCR817
Officer Cap Badge - 10th Seige Battery

Arctic Medals has an officers for sale ($500).

http://www.arcticmedals.com/catalog/item/3730539/4629555.htm

Cheers,

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 28-01-11, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By GCR817
Sorry about that! My mistake. Yes, tags are...

Sorry about that! My mistake. Yes, tags are from Stalag Luft VIIIB.

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 27-01-11, 01:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By GCR817
Hi James, I have his pay books, discharge...

Hi James,


I have his pay books, discharge papers, medals and two dog tags from Stalag Luft VIII.

Geoff
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 26-01-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,220
Posted By GCR817
Hi Jaime, Thanks for the info. A cup of...

Hi Jaime,

Thanks for the info. A cup of Timmies? Depending on when in the show, I might take you up on that!
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 26-01-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,220
Posted By GCR817
86th Hamilton Machine Gun Battalion Titles - CEF

I just picked these up and believe that they must be quite scarce. They are a matching set of shoulders to the 86th MG Bn from Hamilton, Ontario.

The only reference that I can find on the unit...
Forum: Infantry 26-01-11, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By GCR817
Thanks Bill, That was what I hoped to hear. ...

Thanks Bill,

That was what I hoped to hear.

Geoff
Forum: Infantry 26-01-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By GCR817
Royal Regiment of Canada Armband

I recently acquired the effects of a RR of C soldier who enlisted in Sept 1939 and was taken POW at Dieppe. Among his things is this wool armband, the letters of which are printed on.

Does...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 22-12-10, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,329
Posted By GCR817
13 RCA Tunic

This one has canvas patches. I have no idea why someone wrote DF on the Div patch or what it means?
Forum: Infantry 20-12-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,361
Posted By GCR817
More SSR

Just to add to the fun.

Geoff
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