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Canadian Militaria
Collecting Canadian militaria is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, focusing on artifacts and memorabilia related to Canada’s military history. Canadian militaria spans various periods, including colonial wars, World War I, World War II, Korea, the Cold War, peacekeeping missions, and modern conflicts.
- Bronze Bust of WW1 Canadian Air Ace William Barker VCRegular Price £6,000.00 Special Price £5,500.00
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Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Silver Plaid Brooch
£850.00
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Royal Fusiliers Officers Early Victorian Shoulder Belt Plate
£2,000.00
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Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officers Blue Cloth Helmet Plate
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£350.00
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£300.00
Royal Scots Mid Victorian Officers Shoulder Belt Plate
£2,250.00
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Royal Ulster Rifles Mid Victorian Officers Shoulder Belt Plate
£2,250.00
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Scottish Dirk Of A Volunteer Regiment Of The Black Watch
£3,010.00
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Collecting Canadian Militaria:
Badges & Patches:
Cap badges, shoulder titles, and collar dogs from different units (e.g., Royal Canadian Regiment, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) are highly collectible. Insignia often signifies rank, unit, and era.
Uniforms:
Historical uniforms from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War are particularly sought after. Complete sets in good condition with provenance are especially valuable.
Medals & Decorations:
Campaign Medals: These include service medals like the War Medal (1939–1945), Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and more recent medals from peacekeeping missions.
Gallantry Decorations: Medals like the Victoria Cross (extremely rare), Distinguished Service Order (DSO), and Military Cross (MC) are prized for their association with bravery in battle.
Modern Medals:
Collectors often look for more recent awards from Afghanistan or other peacekeeping missions.
Equipment & Weapons:
Field Gear: Items like helmets, webbing, canteens, and field kits from World War I & II are common and varied. Collecting items like the Canadian Mark II helmet, or C-broad arrow-marked equipment adds historical depth to a collection.
Firearms: Rifles such as the Lee-Enfield, which was standard issue for Canadian soldiers during both world wars, are collectible (note that firearm regulations in Canada apply to militaria collectors).
Documents & Ephemera:
War Diaries: First-hand accounts, personal diaries, and letters from soldiers provide rich context to a collection.
Military Manuals & Maps: Original training manuals, maps used in campaigns, and orders of battle are valuable for understanding historical context.
Photographs & Posters: Photographs of military life and recruitment posters add a visual aspect to a collection.
Regimental Items:
Regimental Colours & Standards: These are often associated with specific units and can include banners, flags, or other ceremonial objects.
Silverware & Ceremonial Items: Some collectors focus on dining sets or presentation items used by Canadian regiments, which were often engraved with regimental insignia.
Peacekeeping & Modern Items:
UN & NATO Equipment: Items from Canada’s post-WWII peacekeeping missions are growing in popularity, including blue berets, medals, and documents from UN and NATO operations.