Fergus Volunteer Fire Brigade - Fergus Volunteer Fire Brigade

1967.5.1 - Bottle, Water Canteen

A circular metal canteen or water bottle with a brown leather cover. The top metal mouthpiece is not covered in leather. Cast on the mouthpiece is " D. Moore Co. / Hamilton". There is no stopper in the mouthpiece. The leather casing is very dry and brittle. There are small leather loops at 2 and 6 o'clock. A torn leather strap runs through the loops (perhaps originally a carrying strap).

Record Type: Object

1967.5.2 - Bugle

Brass bugle with green cotton tassels. "To The Fergus Volunteer Rifle Company With Best Wishes For Their Prosperity From The Ladies of Fergus August 1866".

Record Type: Object

1967.5.3.02 - Sword Strap, Military

A silver metal sword (.01) and strap (.02) dated circa 1866. With the sword is a leather scabbard (1967.5.3.03) stored in a separate location. The sword has a metal hand guard that curves to cover the handle. The blade is slightly curved and is engraved with a design. There is an inscription on the blade which states "Rifle Volunteers." The leather strap (.02) is tied to the metal guard. The end has a crest-shaped piece of metal attached over the...

Record Type: Object

1967.5.3.03 - Scabbard, Sword Container, Armament

A black leather scabbard for the sword (1967.5.3.01) dated circa 1866. With the sword is a leather strap (1967.5.3.02). They are stored together in a separate location. The scabbard (.03) has a pouch at the top to cover the handle and the guard. It has a drawstring closing. There is a flap to cover the closing and the top of the sword.

Record Type: Object

1967.5.4.02 - Legging Gaiter Gaitor

A pair of brown leather gaiters or leggings (.01 & .02), dated circa 1866. The gaitors extend from the ankle to the bottom of the knee. The bottom front is cut in a curve to fit over the boot of the wearer. Flat, metal bar fastener on side. Adjustable leather strap and buckle attaches under the instep.

Record Type: Object

1967.5.5 - Belt, Ammunition Belt, Accessory Pouch, Ammunition Whistle

A black leather ammunition belt or sash with a metal-lined pouch attached. There is a horn-shaped crest on the flap of the pouch. Attached to the sash are two decorative chains that attach to a removeable whistle and it's case, and connect to a decorative medallion with a lion's head. The middle of the sash has a silver metal crest attached that says "Canada Rifles".

Record Type: Object

A1987.78 - Fergus Volunteer Fire Brigade at Fire Hall, Fergus, Ontario, 1890.

1890

Record Type: Archive