5th Battalion Helmet - Auction Find

Hi Guys,

I chanced upon an estate auction in rural Saskatchewan this weekend and decided to check it out. Imagine my surprize when I found this near mint Brodie with the stenciled cap badge of the 5th Western Cavalry! The liner and chinstrap are perfect and the paint about 98%.

The original owners name and number is written on the interior strap. I ran his name and he enlisted in Vancouver on 1 Jan, 1916, so must of ended up as a reinforcement to the 5th.

As a collector of Saskatchewan militaria, I was pretty happy with my find.

Geoff

You have to be kidding me!

very nice find...will go nicely with your collection!

Hi Scot,

I know, what were the chances? This one came out of Regina Beach. Happened upon the sale as we were driving back to Edmonton.

Geoff

Sometimes it's all about being in the right place at the right time.

Congratulations Geoff, that's a great looking brodie!

That's a great find!

I love hearing stories like this since it gives me hope that I might still make some good discoveries. Congrats Geoff, that's a killer helmet!

Geoff, that's a jaw-dropper!
I've seen a couple of 5ths with the battalion insignia but this is the first stenciled cap badge version I've seen.
What a great pickup!
Roy

Nice find Geoff. Just goes to show that there are still things coming out of the woodwork albeit much more slowly.

Brent