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1952X.173.1 - Plate, Commemorative
Circular, white porcelain commemorative plate with broad pink border, gilt along the scalloped edge and multi-coloured decal in the centre. "For Liberty, Justice & Civilization / To Commemorate The Triumph of the Great War / Commenced Aug. 4, 1914 / Armistic Nov. 11, 1918 / Peace signed June 28, 1919" and Grimwade's sign. The decal is of a dove with an olive branch, flags, portraits of a statesman and two military officers and three war scenes. T...
Record Type: Object
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1955.19.17.05 - Belt, Military
World War I sword belt and frog. Made of leather, brass and steel. Tan coloured. Double set of six holes for buckle and five long narrow holes. Brass fittings for the shoulder strap and sword frog. Inscription: "R. T. Pritchard" inscribed on the inside of belt at the back. .01 shoulder piece .02 attachment for shoulder .03 frog straps .04 frog .05 strap
Record Type: Object
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1955.19.3.02 - Mask, Gas
Gas mask or box respirator (.01) and case (.02) dating from WWI. Mask (.01) is comprised of black metal cannister with rubber hose, synthetic mask and plastic eye shields and black headstraips. Contained in khaki canvas case with strap (.02).
Record Type: Object
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1955.19.4.02 - Gaiter Gaiter, Uniform Gaitor Legging
A pair of man's brown leather military uniform gaiters (.01 & .02), dated to 1914 - 1918. The gaitors extend from the ankle to below the knee and are tapered to conform to the shape of the leg. Hook and eyelet closure down the front; six pairs of eyelets and six hooks. No laces.
Record Type: Object
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1955.19.6 - Coat, Military
Man's khaki wool military overcoat, 1914-1918. Double-breasted with two sets of leather buttons. Shoulder straps each has two pins (a crown and a squarish design). The straps are held by hooks and eyes. The front pockets have flaps. Two buttons each at the cuffs. Extensive moth damage.
Record Type: Object
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1955.19.7 - Jacket, Uniform
Man's khaki wool uniform jacket dated 1914 - 1918. It single-breasted with four front pockets and leather buttons. Shoulder straps. Gold lace at cuff.
Record Type: Object
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1955.19.8 - Cap, Man Cap, Military Cap, Service Cap, Uniform
A man's wool khaki officer's cap dated during 1914 - 1918. The cap has a leather strap above the visor. Two holes held the cap badge.
Record Type: Object
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1958.5.7 - Plaque
A World War I insignia plaque made of cast plaster in the shape of a shield. On the shield is a large maple leaf with an oval banner, crown, and spray of small maple leaves. The plaque reads "Wellington / 153 / Overseas / Virtutis Fortuna Comes / Canada". The plaque is painted dark brown with copper and gold metallic highlights. Red highlights on crown.
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.39 - Badge, Cap
A brass cap badge, 1914-1918. The badge is in the shape of a Maltese cross and a crown. The crown is above the cross. In the centre of the cross is a round disc with the inscription "A.E.A". Underneath the cross is a banner with the inscription "The Wiltshire Regiment" (which is the Duke of Edinburgh's regiment during World War I).
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.40 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A brass cap badge for the "Tank Corps", British army, 1914-1918. The badge is in the shape of a laurel wreath with a crown on top and a tank in the centre. In raised letters is "Tank Corps".
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.41 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A white metal cap badge for "The Border Regiment", British army, 1914-1918. The stamped silver-coloured badge has a cross superimposed upon a laurel wreath upon a star. The badge has a crown on the top and a scroll on the bottom. On the scroll in raised letters is "The Border Regt." On the four arms of the cross, in raised letters, is the battle honours. The circular centre of the cross has written "Arroyo dos Molinos 1811". The center has a red ...
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.42 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A gold-coloured metal cap badge for the "Honourable Artillery Company," British army, 1914-1918. The stamped badge has a steering wheel in the centre and two banners, on the top and the bottom. In raised letters on the banners is "H.A.C./ Arma Pacis Fulcra". The badge has a crown on the top. The badge has a brass clasp that is soldered on.
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.43 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A brass and white metal military cap badge, 1914-1918. The stamped silver-coloured white metal has three plumes and a scroll. In raised letters is "Ich Dien." Superimposed upon the plumes is a brass crown. Below the silver-coloured scroll is a stamped brass banner with "The Welsh" in raised lettering. The banner is soldered to the white metal. The badge has a brass clasp that is soldered on.
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.45.02 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A silver-coloured metal British military cap badge (.01) with a split pin (.02), 1914-1918. The stamped circular badge (.01) has a wreath of thistles surrounding a circle with a crown, a boar and a cat. In the circle in raised letters is "Argyll and Sutherland". Also, in the circle is the "L" cypher of Princess Louise reversed and interlaced. The split pin (.02) is hooked onto two brass loops which are soldered onto the badge. .01 BADGE MS J100 ...
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.46.02 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A silver-coloured metal British military cap badge (.01) with a split pin (.02), 1914-1918. The stamped circular badge (.01) has St. Andrew and his cross within a wreath of thistles. In the wreath in raised letters is "Cameron" (which represent the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders). The split pin (.02) is hooked onto two brass loops which are soldered onto the badge. .01 BADGE MS J100 GC14 .02 SPLIT PIN MS J100 GC14
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.47.02 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A metal military cap badge (.01) with a split pin (.02), 1914-1918. The stamped badge (.01) has an angel harp with a crown on top. In the banner, below the harp, in raised letters is "Quis Separabit." The split pin (.02) is hooked onto two metal loops on the badge.
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.48.02 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A brass military cap badge (.01) with a split pin (.02) for the "34th Canadian Overseas Battalion," 1914-1918. The stamped badge has a circle and a crown superimposed upon a maple leaf. On the circle in raised letters is "34/ Overseas Battn. Canada." The split pin (.02) is hooked onto two brass loops which are soldered onto the badge. .01 BADGE MS J100 GC14 .02 SPLIT PIN MS J100 GC14
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.49 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A brass military cap badge for the Canadian army, 1916-1918. The stamped badge has a circle, a crown and a banner superimposed upon a maple leaf wreath upon a single maple leaf. On the circle, in raised letters, is " 153 Wellington/ Overseas." On the banner, in raised letters, is "Virtutis Fortuna Comes." On the maple leaf, below the circle and maple leaf wreath, in raised letters, is "Canada." The badge has a brass clasp that is soldered on.
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.50 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A brass military cap badge, "Machine Gun Corps", 1914-1918. The metal badge has two cross carbines, a circle, a crown and a banner. On the circle, in raised letters, is "Y.T." Fastened to the circle is a piece of gold metal in the shape of a half-circle. On the banner, in raised letters, is "Canada." The badge has a metal clasp that is soldered on.
Record Type: Object
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1959.1.51.03 - Badge, Cap Badge, Military
A metal military cap badge (.01), a split pin (.02) and a patch of green wool (.03), 1900-1902. The stamped badge (.01) has a circle with the head of springbok in the centre. On the circle, in raised letters, is "Union Is Strength/ Eendracht Maakt Macht." The brass split pin (.02) is hooked onto the metal loops on the badge. .01 BADGE MS J100 GC14 .02 PIN MS J100 GC14 .03 PATCH MS J100 GC14
Record Type: Object
