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"A Scarlet Coat - Uniforms, Flags and Equipment of the British in the War of 1812" - René Chartrand. Service Publications is very pleased to be associated with Canada's leading uniformologist, René Chartrand. René is the author of countless articles and over 30 Osprey titles on world uniforms. René specializes in the early 19th century, be it Napoleonic garb as worn in the Peninsular Wars or the dress of the War of 1812. This book is a companion volume to "Uniforms and Equipment of the United States Forces in the War of 1812", published by Service Publications, February, 2011. 230pp. (est.), over 400 illustrations, 4 colour plates. CDN$69.95
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"A Most Warlike Appearance - Uniforms, Flags and Equipment of the United States in the War of 1812" - René Chartrand. Service Publications s very pleased to be associated with Canada's leading uniformologist, René Chartrand. René is the author of countless articles and over 30 Osprey titles on world uniforms. René specializes in the early 19th century, be it Napoleonic garb as worn in the Peninsular Wars or the dress of the War of 1812. This book is an updated version of René's iconic 1992 book "Uniforms and Equipment of the United States Forces in the War of 1812". Updated and expanded with new data this book is sure to become the new standard. 196pp. (est.) CDN$59.95 |
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"The Churchill Tank and the Canadian Armoured Corps" - Mark W. Tonner A detailed history of the acquisition and use of the Churchill Infantry tank as used by the Canadian Armoured Corps during the Second World War. Extensive information on "WD census" numbers and use by individual Tank and Armoured Regiments during the war. 126 pages, 124 illustrations, softcover. $39.95 (CDN)
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"The Canadian Military Motorcycle" Clive M. Law. Photographic history of the use (and abuse) of motorcycles in the Canadian military. Starting with the first use of an armed motorcycle in the Canadian Militia in 1908 and continuing to Canadians training Afghan forces on motorcycle ridership skills. The book is divided into a number of chapters that address the use by Canadian Provost Corps, Signal Corps, repair, Display teams and much more. Over 90% of the photos have never before been published. 196 pages, over 450 illustrations. CDN$59.95
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"Crimson Spearhead", Ken Joyce. A follow-up to the highly acclaimed "Into the Maelstrom" this book covers the history, uniforms and insignia of the joint US-Canada First Special Service Force. 188pp., 296 b&w images, hard cover. Price CDN$59.95
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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
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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 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$14.95 (approx. $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$14.95 |
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SPB009 - Small Arms Unit Marks - Clive M. Law. 48pp, 5"x7", SC CDN$12.95, ($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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Wolseley
Helmet - Bates & Suciu |
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