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-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 Royal Irish Constabulary pouch badge with metal work depicting a harp and crown in the centre surrounded by a cross and writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pouch badge of officers shoulder belt from about 1884 to time of disbandment ie. 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” 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 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 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 twelve Royal Irish Constabulary badges. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
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 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 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 thirty-seven badges of the Royal Irish Constabulary, Belfast Harbour Police and the Royal Irish Rangers(?). Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a framed collection of thirty-one University crests from across Canada. 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 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 a Royal Irish Constabulary belt buckle with metal work that depicts a three-leaf clover surrounded by a wreath and a crown. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Constabulary of Ireland W/B clasp 18h0”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary brooch featuring metal work of a harp surrounded by text stating "Constabulary of Ireland" and clovers. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Shako Date previous to 1869”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary helmet badge depicting metal work of a harp surrounded by a clover wreath, a crown, and writing stating "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rank and File Helmet badge worn after 1887 officer same pattern but of white metal R & F bronze”. Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” . Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary ornament with metal work that depicts a harp with a crown on top surrounded by a circle of writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Silver Celtic ornament worn by all officers after 1884 on the shoulder belt up to disbandment - 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” Item 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 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 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 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 nine Dublin Metropolitan Police badges. 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 collection of exhibit badges of the Royal Air Force. Photograph accompanied by 3 pages of textual material describing each badge. Exhibit on loan to [?] by Cap. F. Durand. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
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.”
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.”
File consists of a metal Canadian war amputations identification card from Ontario. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".
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"
File consists of two medals earned in World War 2 and a booklet describing medals.
Photograph depicts three women standing on beach in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform. Waves and rocks in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Do you believe this?" Left to right: Bridget Moran, Betty Pincombe (aka 'Chick'), and Grace Boice (aka Tommy).
Photograph depicts three women sitting on beach in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform. Purses and shoes lay beside them, large rock stands in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The California 'Beauties' 1946." Left to right: Betty Pincombe (aka 'Chick'), Bridget Moran, and Grace Boice (aka Tommy).
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 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 soldiers trekking uphill with pack horses in mountainous terrain between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
Photograph depicts a line of soldiers hiking up switchbacks on a steep rocky slope between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
Photograph depicts a line of soldiers hiking up switchbacks on a steep rocky slope between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
Photograph depicts a man (possibly a soldier out of uniform) smoking a cigarette by a vehicle, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
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”
These photographs were taken by an unknown photographer from Department of National Deference Public Relations (Pacific Command) during the 1945 Polar Bear Exercise. This exercise was held in northern British Columbia in February and March 1945, using some 1,150 soldiers of the 6th Division. The intent of the exercise was to test the effects of "wet cold" conditions on military men and material. The scenario for the Polar Bear Exercise was that: "Action will be based on reports of a Japanese force having been landed at Bella Coola from submarines, having rendered useless RCAF installations at Bella Bella, and giving positive indication that this force is composed in great part of construction personnel with a comparatively small protective element; the assumption being that it will try to construct a useable road from Bella Coola to permit movement inland of a larger fighting force to follow at some later date". The exercise itself was conducted in three overlapping phases. Between 12 February and 5 March the force moved from Prince George to Anahim Lake, chiefly using an array of motor transport but with some pack horses. The second phase ran from 4 March to early April. This was a series of marches from Anahim Lake to Bella Coola and return; a secondary force of 19 men split off from the main body and, travelling by snowmobile and snowshoe, traversed the Rainbow Mountains to Bella Coola; on the return march this detachment was increased to 120 men and dubbed "Y" Force. The third phase was removal of all troops by vehicle from Anahim Lake to Williams Lake. These photographs are believed to document the return from Bella Coola.
Photograph depicts a mountainous area between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake.
Photograph depicts two military vehicles traversing a rough dirt road between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
Photograph depicts the unloading of a jeep from a CMP truck between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.
Photograph depicts soldiers trekking uphill in mountainous terrain between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.