Service Publications
Canada's premier publisher of books on Military
History, Military Firearms and Military Collectables.
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"Military Antiques and Collectables of the Great War - A
Canadian Collection" J. Victor Taboika - This incredible
book, an illustrated walk through the private collection of Victor
Taboika, shows the uniforms, insignia, accessories and ephemra for
each of the batalions ofthe Canadian Corps. In addition are chapters
on the Engineers, Service Corps, MG Corps, Chaplains, RFC and much
more. This limited editon printing will sell out quickly and will not
be reprinted.
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"Into the Maelstrom - the History, Uniforms and Insignia of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion", Ken Joyce. Estimated to be 200 pages, hard cover, over 320 illustrations. CDN$59.95 |
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SPB023 - Defending the Dominion, Canadian Military Rifles 1855-1955, D. W. Edgecombe. 168pp, 80Ill., Hard cover, CDN$59.95 (approx US$46.00) The author has researched the use, acquisition and disposal of every known purchase of longarms by the Canadian Militia between 1855 and 1955. The dates were chosen as the logical commencement of Canada's Militia, due in large part to the Militia Act of that year, while the end date brings to a close the general issue and use of the Lee-Enfield No.4 rifle. This 100-year perid is unsurpassed for the design and invention of rifles. The book contains 13 appendices, a bibliography and end-notes. This is a 'must have' addition for any firearms enthusiasts' bookshelf. |
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SPB017 - Regimental Numbers of the Canadian Army - Clive M. Law. 48pp, 5"x7", SC CDN$15.00, approx US$11.25 ($2.00 s&h) This booklet is a 'must' for identifying Unit of enrollment. Especially useful for identifying equipment that has a name and number but no Unit. Regimental Numbers identifies by number block every Unit of WW2 as well as the pre-war Permanent Force. Additinal sections identify the numbering systems used post-war, until 1965, of Regular and Reserve Armies, Women, Nurses, Cdn Rangers and much more. 64 pp. 5x7", SC, CDN$15.00 approx US$9.95 ($2.00 s&h) |
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SPB009 - Small Arms Unit Marks - Clive M. Law. 48pp, 5"x7", SC CDN$12.95, approx US$9.25 ($2.00 s&h). A compilation of unit abbreviations and their locations, placed on all manner of "small arms" including rifles, swords, bayonets, lances and more. The iformation is taken from the 1914 British Armourer's Instructions and the 1924 Canadian Instructions to Ordnance. |
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SPB008 - A Source of Pride, badges of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1914-1918, J. H. Harper, 160pp, CDN$29.95 ($3.00 s&h)This fascinating new book examines the use and approval of cap, collar and brass shoulder titles of the CEF. Based almost exclusively on archival sources, this book brings to light new information on identifying official badges from unofficial ones, and war-time issues from post-war manufacture.
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