Friday, 27 March 2015

Reproduction First World War Canadian Badges

I have finally got more badges made!



First off are my original set, the 21st Battalion cap badge and the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Marguerite:



Both are cast in brass from originals. They have lugs on the back. The prices are $ 30.00 and 
$ 40.00 respectively.

New to the line up are the standard "CANADA" shoulder titles. Price $ 30.00 a pair.


I've also made Canadian Medical Corps collar dogs at $ 35.00 a pair, and a Medical Corps cap badge for $ 45.00 with a pin fastening. The silvering is done with an imitation silver leaf.


Newly minted is the Royal Newfoundland Regiment cap badge at $30.00



Lastly, and certainly not least, is the Canadian Nurses' buckle, being sold for  $ 110.00. Again silvering is done with imitation leaf. I have not done a gilt application. In the long run I hope to be able to provide the leather belt to go with it.


To purchase these items contact me at :

timothyjsoper@gmail.com 

Payment can be made through PayPal. No taxes are being charged yet but delivery in Canada will be $5.00 for a single badge by Canada Post. Several badges can be sent for less than $ 10.00. The belt buckle would be around that much too.












Sunday, 8 March 2015

Fitting Instructions: Puttees

The one constant an all these uniforms is the use of puttees. Puttees were invented in India and adopted by the British, and subsequently by other armies. I've never tied mine properly because I never found out how. 





So I did a google search and came up with this video. Need I say more?