"Militaria, Random International Items...Yes, I would add more if they were offered!
Luftwaffe Flyers goggles. Missing the right side (left eye) lens...so, if you happen to know where one is, I would appreciate the lead.
Japanese Swords
WW2 RCAF Memorial Cross Group.
FO / D.E. Bennett /J12978
He was in 420 sqn killed 5 Mar 43 on an Op to Essen. Looks like they had a 2nd dickie on the trip as well. They were in a Wellington X with 6 people. The normal crew was 5. Their Wellington was the 1st type X lost on 420 sqn.
This is a load from one house clearance...the variety of stuff still out there is almost endless.
These are Sand Table models, German, made to plan and simulate battles and attacks... these came from the estate of a Canadian that was in the 3rd Anti-Tank Regiment, he was awarded the DSM. These models were made by the famous Goebel Porcelain factory, they are 1/100 scale.
This is a named Canadian Navy Helmet, I got it from the fellow it was issued to. He stated that when the HMCS Camrose was splinter camo'ed their helmets were as well.
Some Third Reich Helmets
Japanese Type 90 Navy
I find and rescue medal groups as well. Lots have the silver component scrapped and melted. Such a shame, these guys fought and died for Canada and many family members simply discard their medals, uniforms, trophy bring-backs and gear.
A pair to a British Parliamentarian and Author. Two names, same fellow.
On the left -
Consul R.C.F. MAUGHAM
The one on the right is-
VOL: R.C.F. GRENVILLE. CIVILIAN VOLS:
A variety of Canadian Badges,
Just a fun photo!
Knight Cross Winners. I found this original press release in Havana Cuba!
WW1 Canadian marked Brodie Helmets
WW1 Era Wristwatches...military collectors call them Trench Watches.
This is a Coloured large format photo of a Canadian Officer wearing a Trench Watch with an additional Shrapnel Guard.
A working WW1 German Aircraft Cockpit watch, Lovely to have the original mount as well.
A small collection of WW1 72nd Seaforth Highlanders items.
A small collection of Royal Flying Corps Sweetheart badges in Gold.
A PIAT Box and Training Dummy
German WW2 Rings from North Africa, tourist pieces bought by the Germans while there.
One cut-a-way and a selection of unfinished and finished pieces.
These are cut-a-way Mills Bombs, used for training.
Japanese Naval Dress Sword
Pacific Coast Ranger items from WW2. Although every community had volunteers, it's tough to find these items.
WW1 Canadian Cloth Cap
WW1 German Cloth Bavarian Cap
My Poppy collection...so far. The top one dates back to about 1920.
German M36 SS Chained Dagger
I don't condone the Nazi Party or anything they and their henchmen did. I do however appreciate the quality and variety of the items our Soldiers brought back from that conflict.
Japanese Tanto Dagger
