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1. 2002.23.10 - Belt, Military

   Brown leather "Sam Browne" belt with brass fittings. Marked in ink with J. E. Crane's regimental no. "663651". Does not have the shoulder strap.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. 2002.23.1.02 - Stripe, Wounded Stripe, Military Badge, Military

   A brass-plated military stripe (.01) attached to a brass-plated back plate (.02) by a split pin, 1914-1918. On the back of the stripe, in raised letters, is "Service Wounded Stripe/ S.S. Ltd-B-No. 4/ Pat. 115896." Stamped on the back plate (.02) is "Service Wounded Stripe/ S.S. Ltd-B/No. 4/ Prov/ Pat."

   Record Type: Object

   
3. 2002.23.11 - Belt, Ammunition

   A WWI military machine gun ammunition belt, dated 1914 - 1918. It is made of canvas webbing with a brass clasp. Interspersed at 1-inch intervals are silver metal attachments grommetted to the webbing. Every third one extends above the belt.

   Record Type: Object

   
4. 2002.23.12 - Stick, Button

   Flat, U-shaped, stick of brass-plated metal; narrow slot at centre to slide under buttons. World War I, military issue.

   Record Type: Object

   
5. 2002.23.2.02 - Tag, Military Identification Tag, Dog

   Two military identification tags (.01 & .02) used in World War I, circa 1914-1918. The tags are made of vulcanized asbestos and are held together with a short piece of string. The round tag (.01) is brown in colour and has the following information stamped into it: "Crane J.E. / 1 CDN M G BATT/ P/ 663651." The khaki-coloured tag (.02) is eight-sided with the following information stamped into it: "Crane J.E./ P./ 663651/ 1 CDN. M.G. BATT." These ...

   Record Type: Object

   
6. 2002.23.3 - Balaclava Helmet Hat

   A wool knit khaki-coloured military balaclava dated during 1914-1918. It has a single rectangular opening for the eyes.

   Record Type: Object

   
7. 2002.23.4 - Cap, Military

   A wool khaki-coloured military cap dated during 1914-1918. It has a brown leather strap above the brim. The cap has a brass Machine Gun Corps cap badge. It has black oil cloth lining.

   Record Type: Object

   
8. 2002.23.5 - Dressing, Shell

   An unopened WWI field dressing consisting of a rectangular khaki/brown cotton packet with two white cotton pull tapes. Printed in black ink on one side of packet: "War Office - Medical Division / First Field Dressing", as well as instructions for use, a description of contents: "Two dressings in waterproof covers, each consisting of a gauze pad, stitched to a bandage, and a safety pin", manufacturer's name and date: "June 1918".

   Record Type: Object

   
9. 2002.23.6 - Bag, Medical Pouch, Military

   Brown cotton bag with white cotton drawstring dated during 1916-1918. Sewn on the front in two pieces is a Red Cross.

   Record Type: Object

   
10. 2002.23.7.02 - Puttee

    A pair of long wool khaki-coloured puttees (.01 & .02) with khaki-coloured cotton tape ties. Small brass-plated label pin inscribed "L" for left on one puttee and "R" for right on the other puttee.

    Record Type: Object

    
11. 2002.23.8 - Jacket, Uniform

    A World War I wool khaki jacket, circa 1916-1918. It has a 5-button front and four pockets. It has brass-plated buttons. It has one collar badge designating the Machine Gun Corps. One stripe is on the left arm. Three small blue stripes are on the right sleeve.

    Record Type: Object

    
12. 2002.23.9 - Breeches Pants, Uniform Trousers Uniform, Military

    Man's khaki wool, World War I, military uniform breeches or trousers. Length falls to below the knee with lace up cotton ties at outer legs.

    Record Type: Object

    
13. A2002.99 - James Earnest Crane (1895-1971), Grand Valley and Mount Forest, documents 1915-1919

    1915-1919

    Record Type: Archive