The World Wars

Kit, Field
984.258.001a-c&e
Military standard issue shoeshine kit from WWII. Would contain clothing brushes and shoe brushes, as well as personal manicure and shaving articles. Symbol of a C with an arrow inside identifies it as having belonged to a Canadian. a) Army tan h... View Full Record
Sign
978.588.1
Welland-Crowland War Memorial Dec. 9-18 1929. $37.224.35. Large black arrow pointing left. Was a fundraising indicator arrow.... View Full Record
Button
978.784.001
Small button. Buton is a blue background. The words "War Finance Worker" are on the butotn in red. There is a large "V" with a wreath around it in yellow. There is a straight pin on the back to attach the button to clothing.... View Full Record
Pin
979.4.3
Small circular pin. There is a white border. On the border, in gold lettering, it says "Womens War Work. CRCS". There is a bronze circle in the middle with a red cross on it. There is a straight pin on the back to attach the pin to clothing.... View Full Record
Doll
980.34.1a-d
WW1 Lord (Field Marshal) Kitchener Doll. Governer General of the Sudan, fought in the Boer War then served in WW1. a) Army solidier doll. Bisque head, hands and (brown) boots. Stuffed body. Cotton army green uniform. Wearing puttees over bo... View Full Record
Medal, Commemorative
983.570.003
Small, round, 10K gold medal, on a very long chain. "In Commemoration of the Great War For Duty Nobly Done Presented To Pte. J.F. Best By The City of Welland 1914-18." On the other side is the crest of Welland, surrounded by maple leaves, with a cr... View Full Record
Polisher, Button
984.258.001d
Galvanized steel u-shaped button polisher with a narrow slit to slide the buton of a World War uniform through. This allows you to polish the button more easily, without soiling the uniform. Slightly worn from use.... View Full Record
Kit, First Aid
984.272.001a-c
Thin beige cotton bag with two wrapped packets, with a safety pin attached to each, inside. "War Office Medical Division. First Field Dressing. Contents - Two dressings in waterproof covers, each consisting of a guaze pad, stitched to a bandage, a... View Full Record
Beret
988.060.003
Army green wool beret with brown pompom on top. Small band around edge with 4 eyes with a brown cord threaded through them, to tighten to head. Brown lining inside. Size 6 7/8. Stamped with Canadian war symbol, a C with an arrow inside. Rest can... View Full Record
Sham, Pillow
2002.042.053
Square pillow sham. Back is green cotton, the front is green satin. Trimmed in a yellow fringe. The front has velvetteen images and writing. In each corner are yelllow scenes of war, including a tank, ship, plane and a cannon gun. In the centre... View Full Record
Knife, Amputating
2003.379.001a&b
a- Amputating knife. Black plastic handle with long, heavy, thick blade. Thicker at top than sharper blade edge. b- Case - Brown case with black velvet lining. Label inside, "Surgical Hunterian Laboratory Dr. Forrest - A.D. Rice." Knife was ac... View Full Record
Razor
2009.048.007a-e
2009.048.007a - A small green razor pouch. The pouch looks very used. On the front flap there is a print that reads "Ever-Ready Army Kit". There is a button to close the little pouch. The sides are small flaps that can come out of the pouch to look i... View Full Record
Case, Coupon
2009.099.003
Savings Bank
Savings Bank Box for WWII Savings. Metal, dark blue. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 7/8". Says on it "Save for Canadian War Savings Certificates".... View Full Record
Shell, Artillery
979.23.2
Large brass artillery shell from WWII. Open at the top, missing plug in the bottom. "25 PR.II Lot 286 CL/C 1942." Was made at United Steel Works, King Street, Welland.... View Full Record
Canteen
984.266.001a-c
WWII air force canteen. a) Canteen, blue metal. Covered in padded wool insulation, which has worn away in some places. b) Stopper, cork. Twisted cotton string with circlular loop at end, to fasten to belt so wouldn't lose lid. c) Army green c... View Full Record
Jacket, Air Force
984.228.003
WWII, RCAF, light navy blue, wool, dress jacket. 4 pockets and 4 brass buttons, all with RCAF logo. Also a belt with both a buckle and a snap. On left breast is a crown, brown wreath and RCAF, with 2 wings, symbolizing wearer was a pilot. Cuffs h... View Full Record
Jacket, Air Force
985.045.001a
Woman's cut, light navy blue, wool, WWII RCAF dress jacket. 4 pockets, fastens down front with 4 buttons, all with RCAF logo. Belt at waist with both buckle and snap. On both shoulders are flashes of a white eagle, as well as 3 large blue chevrons... View Full Record
Toque
985.047.001
Army green knitted wool toque from WWII. Small and tight fitting to head. Stamped on one side in mint green with an arrow in a "C" (the symbol for Canadian forces), with a 45 at the top and a 413 below. Also stamped with faded symbol in black on i... View Full Record
Pin
986.038.008
Welland Regiment pin. Gold coloured circle with a crown on the top and a seashell in the middle. "Lincoln & Welland Vincit Veritas." Has a curved hairpin like closure at the back. Worn by Maj. WH Waugh in WWII.... View Full Record
Uniform, Nurse
981.012.002a&b
WWI Volunteer Nurse's hospital uniform (every day wear). Royal Army Medical Corps. Worn by Anna Oram who was Public Health Nurse in Welland for several years. a) Blue cotton jacket with 2 rows of brass buttons down front. Buttons have medical... View Full Record
Belt, Ammunition
984.215.001
WWI leather ammunition belt used by calvalry or light infantry. Worn condition, leather dry and cracked. Fastens at front with a buckle, end with the holes has ripped off. Small pockets with flaps all the way around, which fasten with a ball and h... View Full Record
Jacket, Military
984.277.002
WWI, presumably dress jacket, possibly a Leiutenants. 4 pockets and fastens with 4 brass buttons. Buttons have a "1" in a wreath with "Ontario Regt Canada" underneath. Brass hooks around waist for a belt. Cord running from top right pocket to bot... View Full Record
Razor
989.033.009
Small gold coloured razor, WWI issue. "Gillette Trademark Made in Canada."... View Full Record
Jacket, Military
984.274.001
WWI army green, wool, army dress or more likely battle jacket. 4 pockets, fastens down front with 5 brass buttons, which have a coat of arms on them. Shoulder epulets with 3 brass buttons, 2 of which are 4 pointed with "Tria Juncta Uno" (translatio... View Full Record