Category Archives: Veterans Guard of Canada (VGC)

Pertaining to the Veterans Guard of Canada and its members.

Video 7, Henderson Collection 5 – Badges, a new slideshow

Hello!

This slideshow, again from the Henderson Collection, is somewhat shorter than usual. I had a small cluster of “badge” pictures that went well together, so that’s what you’ll find here. Mainly (possibly exclusively) these are Veterans Guard of Canada badges, and you will see there is a variation in the spelling, as well as in the type of stitch used to embroider the words onto the fabric.

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This video and more videos of the collection are also available on YouTube. You can subscribe to the channel if you like, just use the Subscribe button on the YouTube channel page here: German Prisoners of War in Canada YouTube Channel.

I hope you like this short video from the Henderson Collection.

Bob Henderson is still actively collecting! If you want to get in touch with him please do. You can email him at homefront @ sasktel.net. Do not leave any spaces in the address – I just did that to stop robots from spamming Mr. Henderson.

If you have information or items related to the German Prisoners of War in Canada or the Veterans Guard of Canada, please do get in touch with Bob.

Henderson Collection 3, a new slideshow

Apologies – this post was scheduled to go out on May 10th. Apparently there was a glitch which I have just discovered today (May 17th). I’m now working on fixing the glitch and if you are reading this post, the fixing is done. I’m also working on the May 17th post but may not get it done today because of the time it took to do the fix. Thanks for your patience. I hope you enjoy the slides. – Jill

This slideshow, again from the Henderson Collection, features some group photos, some hand-carved wooden grave markers, prisoner of war art, and more of the German Prisoner of War and Veterans Guard of Canada items Bob Henderson collected over the years.

Remember, you can pause, slow down, or speed up this recording, or mute it using the built-in controls. Just mouse around, you can’t hurt the video.

This video and more videos of the collection are also available on YouTube.

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Veteran’s Guard of Canada presentation clock

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Mr. Henderson’s notes: On the occasion of transfers or retirement, it was common for personnel of a unit to provide a farewell gift to popular personnel, particularly Officers.  This handsome clock with the dedication is a prime example. MACHUM is known to … Continue reading

Veteran’s Guard of Canada gold lanyard

Mr. Henderson’s notes:

A twisted gold and scarlet military lanyard represents the Veterans Guard of Canada dress format.  It looped around a shoulder and the small loop fastened under the flap of the chest button on the uniform.

Veteran's Guard of Canada gold lanyard (Henderson Homefront Collection)

Veteran’s Guard of Canada gold lanyard (Henderson Homefront Collection)

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Veterans Guard of Canada (VGC) Wooden Cigarette Case

From the Henderson Homefront Archives and Collection Wood cigarette case.  Front marked 1941, “Smoke with pleasure -” Cpl. Wilson, R, 13th Co., V.G.O.C. Reverse marked “Kananaskis” 13 Cm. X 8.5 Cm. X 2 Cm. Click on any picture to enlarge … Continue reading

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Birks Memorial Bar to Captain R. I. VAN DER BYL, Veterans Guard of Canada (Picture)

From the Henderson Homefront Archives and Collection. ITEM:     BIRKS MEMORIAL BAR TO R.I. Van Der BYL Detail:    A Captain in 11A Co., Veterans Guard of Canada. Taken on strength Vancouver, 3 November 1940. Died 10 December 1941 at Calgary … Continue reading

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Veterans Guard of Canada: Wade MATLOCK items

From the Henderson Homefront Archives and Collection.  Some information about the MATLOCK collection of items, from R. J. Henderson:   The permit measures 20 X 12.5  cm Christmas Card – (closed) is 10 X 13 cm Pay Book closed measures … Continue reading

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Veterans Guard of Canada: Wade MATLOCK (pictures 21 through 23)

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Veterans Guard of Canada: Wade MATLOCK (pictures 17 through 20)

From the Henderson Homefront Archives and Collection.  Christmas Card – (closed) is 10 X 13 cm.

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Veterans Guard of Canada: Wade MATLOCK (pictures 13 through 16)

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