Photograph depicts two unidentified Corps officers working on a motorcycle, while three others look on. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 5730. Please quote when reordering."
Photograph depicts two unidentified Canadian Provost Corps officers driving in a jeep labelled "79 Provost." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 7272. Please quote when reordering."
Formal portrait of a large group of older men standing outside an unidentified building. Snow is still visible in the foreground and men are displaying medals on the front of the heavy overcoats. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "James Joseph Claxton third right, middle row"; "Toc H Kelowna" ; "Toc H?".
Photograph depicts a formal portrait of a large group of older men outside an unidentified building. Snow is still visible in the foreground and men are displaying medals on the front of the heavy overcoats. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Jim Claxton"; "JJC"; "Toc H Kelowna"
Photograph depicts a formal portrait of a group of eighteen men standing outside the Kelowna Branch of the Toc-H Headquarters. Handwritten annotation written on paper adhered to verso reads: "Toc H. Kelowna. Front Row: Bill Brown, Owen Jones, Ford Martin, Les Harrison, Paul Wayze. Middle: Bill Benmore, Ches Coles, Bill Bredin, Bill Talbot, Larry Kelly, Lee Weston, Abie Ablott, ? Known to police only. Back: Roy Pollard, Ward Rennie, Ray Stone, Bill Hughes-Games, Joe Barns. Photo by member Bill McEwan, 1930"
Photograph depicts seven men wearing full outdoor motorcycling gear and carrying rations, line up in a row listening to an unmounted man read orders. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 1011. Please quote when reordering."
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary wall plaque depicting a harp surrounded by text stating "Royal Irish Constabulary" and a crown. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts Sir Neville Chamberlain posed in full military attire. Photograph is most likely a copy print and/or a photograph taken of an image in a book or newspaper due to its extremely poor clarity. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Sir Neville Chamberlain, Inspector-General, R.I.C."
Photograph depicts a portrait of James Joseph Claxton in military uniform. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Jim Salmon Arm 1945”
Photograph depicts the a painting of three men in the Royal Highland military uniforms. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph provides an interpretation of this piece of art: "The 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot - 1782. The first battalion of this British regiment arrived in New York in 1756. After serving in numerous campaigns and engagements in North America, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot garrisoned in Nova Scotia. It is from this famous regiment that the Black Watch (Royal Highland) Regiment of Canada derives its name and much of its colorful dress and traditions."; "Le 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot - 1782. Le premier bataillon de ce régiment britannique arriva à New-York en 1756. Après plusieurs campagnes en Amérique du Nord, il fit garnison en Nouvelle-Ecosse. C'est de ce fameux régiment que s'inspirent les uniformes et les traditions du Black Watch (Royal Highland) Regiment of Canada. Cornemuses et tambours y ont toujours joué un rôle important et pittoresque."
Photograph depicts a painting of a naval gun race with men in striped shirts pulling canons and an onlooking officer in uniform. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph provides an interpretation of this piece of art: "Course de canons de la Marine. Deux équipes, en costumes de la Marine de 1812, réalisent une variante sensationnelle de la course de canons traditionnelle de la Marine. Elles doivent démanteler complètement les canons antiques, les porter en une course d'obstacles difficile et les réassembler pour faire feu. Il faut du courage, du muscle, et des mois d'entraînement."; "Naval gun race. Two teams in naval costumes of 1812 stage a thrilling variation on the traditional naval gun race. They must completely dismantle the antique cannons, carry them over a grueling obstacle course and reassemble the guns for firing. It takes courage, muscle and months of training."
Photograph depicts a painting of a battle regiment consisting of six men holding rifles and one man looking on. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph reads: "Le Régiment de Carignan-Salières - 1665. This famous regiment was dispatched to Canada (then called New France) by King Louis XIV and disembarked from its small sailing vessels on eastern shores in the spring of 1665. Historically it was an important event. Until then, the colonists had been obliged to provide their own defence and the French regiment was the first military protection they enjoyed."; "Le Régiment de Carignan-Salières - 1665. Ce fameux régiment fut envoyé au Canada (appelé alors Nouvelle-France) par Louis XIV. Au printemps de 1665, il débarquait sur les rivages de l'est. Jusque-là, les colons avaient dû se défendre par leurs propres moyens; c'était la première protection militaire qui leur était offerte. L'arrivée des troupes régulières ramenèrent l'espoir aux colons découragés."
Photograph depicts the No. 1 Canadian Provost Corps riding in formation within camp compound. Two unidentified officers seen watching in the background. Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 2043. [----] when reordering."
Photograph depicts two unidentified officers inspect the first row of motorcycle corps members. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "[--]tive No. 5629. Please quote when reordering."
Photograph depicts the Canadian Provost Corps in motorcycle formation. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "[--]egative No. 727-1. Please quote when reordering."
Photograph depicts two men in military uniforms standing in front of several ivy covered buildings. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "Major A. E. Percival, the Essex Regiment with a senior R.I.C. officer at Bandon Barracks."
Photograph depicts a large liberation parade with people marching with bagpipes and flags. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Aug 28/45 Amsterdam, Holland Massed Band Liberation Parade."
Photograph depicts four frames of James Joseph Claxton's military badge collection in a window display with ceramics, magnifying glasses, and military hats included in the window case. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Nov 11th Window 1951 Roderick Jewellers Part of JJC’s badge collection.”
Photograph depicts a window display at Roderick Jewelers with military badges and medals on display in the case. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Roderick Jewellers 1951 Nov 11th window. Part of JJC’s badge collection.”
Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton wearing a cold weather uniform while in Surrey, England. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “J J C Witley Surrey Eng”
Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton seated beside an unidentified man on a floral patterned couch with Claxton’s framed badge collection visible on the wall behind them.
Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton in military uniform seated on a garden wall in front of a brick building. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “James Joseph Claxton”
Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton is leaning on the on the store counter with his framed badge collection is visible on the wall behind him. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Part of JJC’s badge collection. Roderick Jewelers N. West 1954.”
Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton’s framed badge collection visible on the wall behind the store counter. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Part of JJC’s Collection of badges 1954 Rodericks’ Jeweler’s New West.”
Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 662, Please quote when reordering"
Photograph depicts a group of officers in military uniform posed for a formal photo in front of a tree. Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Cleary & Elliott Photographers, Kingston, Jamaica". Typed identification list of officers glued to verso states: "Front row (left to right) Major W.R. Louden, Capt. G.E. Ryan, Major C.D. Cannon, Capt. E.G. Roulstone, Lt.-Col. C.J. Strong, Major W.T. Brown, Major D.B. Pollock, Capt. H.S. Lamb, Lieut. F.E. Eaton. Second row (left to right): Lieut. A.G. Gregory, Lieut. G.H. Burke, Capt. F.F. Rush, Capt. F.D. Dorchester, Lieut. J.C. Dorchester, Lieut. H.T. Moran, Capt. J.F. Heard, Lieut. A.G. Gray. Third row (left to right) Lieut. G.A. Yates, Capt. F.T. Fairey, Capt. N.E. Odlum, Lieut. A.C. Mc Gougan, Lieut. G.F. Black, Lieut. L.J. Fournier, Lieut. L.C. Aggett, Capt. S.G. West, Lieut. E.G. Lee. Fourth row (left to right) Lieut. N.M. Fleishman. Lieut. R.J. Rigby-Jones, Capt. A. Herstein, Lieut. I.M. Sutherland. Lieut. R.G. Wilson, Lieut. R.P. ap Roberts, Lieut. R.W. Gardner."
Photograph depicts a large group of uniformed No. 1 Canadian Provost Corps men posing for a formal portrait at Canadian Forces Base, Rockcliffe in Ottawa, ON. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Rockcliffe 1939". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 662, Please quote when reordering"
Photograph depicts a collection of twenty-four RMLI badges in a frame believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of twenty-three fabric military badges. Visible crests can be seen with the following words: “First Garrison Battalion” and “Second Garrison Battalion”, as well as the following acronyms: "R.C.E." (Royal Canadian Engineers?) and "R.C.C.S." (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals?) Framed military badges believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of eighty-four military badges in a frame believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of eleven metal military badges believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of sixty-seven military badges in a frame believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a framed collection of military badges made of metal and embroidered fabric believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts five men in top hats and overcoats greeting several men in military uniform. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "Ministers and their agents: Lloyd George receives men of the Royal Irish Constabulary and reviews a parade of Auxiliaries in Downing Street. With him are Sir Hamar Greenwood and Mr. Bonar Law."
Photograph depicts a close-up of the blades of four swords of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty-eight Royal Ulster Constabulary badges and pins. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary leather belt and case with attached gold badges and chain. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of a Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of two Royal Irish Constabulary badges, two buckles and a whistle chain. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty-eight Royal Irish Constabulary badges, a buckle and a whistle chain. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty-one Royal Irish Constabulary badges and seven arm crests. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty Royal Irish Constabulary badges and pieces of an arm crest. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts a close-up of twelve Royal Irish Constabulary badges. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of eleven badges believed to be of the An Garda Síochána - the police force of the Republic of Ireland. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of four sword hilts of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of nine Dublin Metropolitan Police badges. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.