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Badge is made of an unknown metal, possibly brass, and has the shape of an eight-pointed star. In the center is an image of what appears to be a three-leaf shamrock, with a crown in each leaf, surrounded by the words, "QUIS SEPARABIT" and "MDCCLXXXIII". The former is the Latin motto of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, and translates to "Who shall separate us?" in English. The latter is a year in Roman numerals, which is "1783" in Arabic numerals. Below on a scroll are the words, "4TH ROYAL IRISH D. GUARDS". The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards were a British cavalry regiment that landed in France at the beginning of World War I, and some of its members were reportedly the first British soldiers of the War to engage the Germany army.

This small pouch is made of cloth and has a leather closure at the top, with holes that can be threaded with string or ribbon. The pouch bears an image of the U.S. Seal, surrounded by the inscriptions, "U.S. MAIL" and "FROM U.S. ARMY CAMP EDWARDS MASS.". Camp Edwards was a U.S. Army training camp built primarily during World War II. This pouch was likely a souvenir item that soldiers training at the camp could send to loved ones back home.

This badge appears to be bimetal (made of both brass and white metal), and depicts a pair of crossed swords overlaid by three conjoined maple leaves with a royal crown above. Below on a scroll is inscribed, "CANADA". The sword blades appear to be white metal, while the rest of the badge is brass. This badge cannot be accurately identified as affiliated with any particular branch or unit of the Canadian Armed Forces. As part of the WWI Hunter Collection, however, it is likely that this badge is related in some way to the Canadian Expeditionary Force, which fought in World War I.

This badge is made of an unknown metal, and features a royal crown above the motto of the Order of the Garter: "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" ("Shame be to him who thinks evil of it") inscribed upon a garter that surrounds a shield bearing three cannons. Inscribed on a scroll below is, "ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS". Great Britain's Royal Army Ordnance Corps was formed after World War I in 1918, from the merging of the Army Ordnance Department and the Army Ordnance Corps.

This badge is made of an unknown metal, and features a royal crown above the motto of the Order of the Garter: "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" ("Shame be to him who thinks evil of it") inscribed upon a garter that surrounds a shield bearing three cannons. Inscribed on a scroll below is, "ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS". Great Britain's Royal Army Ordnance Corps was formed after World War I in 1918, from the merging of the Army Ordnance Department and the Army Ordnance Corps.

Badge is made of an unknown metal and has a rough square shape, with "CANADIAN", "FORESTRY", and "BATTALION" inscribed along three sides and a beaver at the top. Overlaying the square is a pair of crossed axes, with a superimposed maple leaf and royal crown in the center. Inscribed on a scroll below is "224", with the word, "OVERSEAS" beneath. The 224th Canadian Forestry Battalion was raised to clear forested sites and cut and prepare timber to support the war effort in Great Britain and Europe during World War I. This battalion was eventually absorbed into the Canadian Forestry Corps, where it was broken up into independent forestry companies.

Badge is shaped like a maple leaf and made of an unknown metal, with the number "95" in the center surrounded by a ring with the Latin motto, "NUNQUAM DORMIMUS" (roughly "never sleeps" in English). Above is a royal crown, and below is a scroll inscribed, "CANADA OVERSEAS". The 95th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force recruited in Toronto during World War I.

Badge is made of an unknown metal, and depicts a hand flanked by two staffs around which snakes are intertwined. Above is a scroll inscribed, "ÓGLAIG NA hÉIREANN" in Gaelic script, an official term for the current Irish Defence Forces, although it has also been used to refer to various past iterations of the Irish Army. Below is a second scroll inscribed, also in Gaelic script, "COMRAIND LEGIS", a Middle Irish phrase that roughly translates to "equal division of healing" in English and refers to impartial treatment of the wounded. The Army Medical Corps provides medical support to the Irish Army, and originated as the Army Medical Service around the beginning of the Irish Civil War.

Badge is made of an unknown metal and depicts a bull moose, ringed by the words, "RAINY RIVER DISTRICT" and sprays of maple leaves and topped by a royal crown. Below are the words, "BORDER BULL MOOSE" and "141", flanked by "CANADA" and "OVERSEAS" on scrolls. This is the cap badge of the 141st Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, also known as the 141st (Rainy River District) Battalion (Border Bull Moose).

Badge is in the shape of a maple leaf and made of an unknown metal. Superimposed on the maple leaf is a royal crown, above a ring with the words, "OVERSEAS ELGIN CANADA" surrounding "91". Below on a scroll is inscribed, "DUTY FIRST". This was the motto of the 91st Battalion (Elgin) of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

This badge is made of an unknown metal, depicting a crown above a scroll with the word, "CANADA" superimposed on a maple leaf. This was the General Service badge of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, worn during the beginning of World War I.

This badge appears to be bimetal (made of both brass and white metal). It depicts a Staff of Aesculapius (a staff with a snake twined around it) within a wreath of maple leaves, above the words "ROYAL CANADIAN", and "ARMY MEDICAL CORPS" on a scroll, all surmounted by a royal crown. The Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps was an administrative corps that provided medical services to the Canadian Army during World War I, then known simply as the Canadian Army Medical Corps.

Badge is made of unknown metal, and contains imagery related to that of the British chivalric Order of the Garter, namely a garter in the shape of a circle with the Order's motto "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE". In the center is a beaver resting on a log, and below the garter and supported by a spray of six maple leaves is a scroll inscribed "R.C.A.P.C." with the whole surmounted by a royal crown. The Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army that supported other regiments and corps by ensuring that members received their pay appropriately. During World War I, it was known simply as the Canadian Army Pay Corps.

Badge is made of an unknown metal and shaped like a maple leaf, with a royal crown in the center superimposed on an exploding grenade within a ring inscribed, "LES FUSILIERS DE SHERBROOKE". Above the words is an image of a beaver, and below is a scroll with the regimental motto, "DROIT AU BUT" ("To the point" in English). Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke was a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army during World War I, then known as the 54th Regiment (Carabiniers de Sherbrooke).

This badge is made of an unknown metal and features a running springbok, with the words, "ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS" below on a scroll. During World War I, the Royal Canadian Dragoons was a cavalry regiment that fought in France and Flanders, in both cavalry and infantry roles. The springbok became the Royal Canadian Dragoons' mascot after the regiment's service in South Africa during the Second Boer War.

This badge is made of white metal and was worn by the Other Ranks of the Highland Light Infantry. It depicts the star of the Order of the Thistle (a St. Andrew's Cross with rays between the arms), underneath a royal crown. Superimposed on the cross is the regiment's monogram "HLI" within the image of a bugle horn. Below the bugle horn is a scroll that says, "Assaye" and the Highland Light Infantry's mascot, an elephant (both likely commemorate the regiment's actions at the Battle of Assay in 1803). During World War I, Highland Light Infantry battalions fought both on the Western Front and in the Mesopotamian/Iraqi campaign.

Metal badge depicts the star of the Order of the Thistle with a sideways cross. Above the cross is a crown. Superimposed on the cross is a scroll and a bugle horn. Below the bugle horn is a scroll that says, "Assye" and the Highland Light Infantry's mascot, an elephant.

This cap badge is likely make of copper and features a 'rising sun' image composed of sword blades fanned out in a semicircle behind a royal crown. Below on scrolls are the words, "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES". The Australian Army was known by this name from 1901-1915, after which it was known as the Australian Military Forces (however, the name on the badge did not change accordingly until 1949). The forces deployed to fight in both World Wars were each known as the Australian Imperial Force.

Tin is made of metal and decorated with abstract scrolling and zig-zag patters in two shades of blue, as well as silver. Its lid opens on hinges, and "EDGEWORTH" and "EXTRA HIGH GRADE PLUG SLICE" are written on the lid, with "MANUFACTURED BY LARUS & BRO CO. RICHMOND, VA." written on a scroll below. "Finest Selected Stock" is written along one side, and there is the remnant of a blue tobacco tax stamp on the bottom of the tin.

Box is made of metal, and has a removable lid that rests atop the body of the box. "1914" is inscribed at the center of the lid, within a laurel wreath. Below is inscribed "CHRISTMAS 1914". Around the edges of the box are abstract designs and images that include arrows and what appears to be a scepter. Within these images are roundels inscribed with the names of various Allied countries during World War I: "BELGIUM", "JAPAN", "RUSSIA", "MONTE NEGRO", "SERVIA", and "FRANCE". On the bottom of the box is a stamped coat of arms, including a shield with a chevron and star, a crest with leaves, more stars, a lion rampant, and a scroll underneath bearing the inscription, "ROYAL SHEFFIELD". This manufacturer's stamp, along with the fact that the box is made of metal other than brass and does not bear the profile of Princess Mary, suggests that this has been produced later than the original boxes produced for Christmas 1914 that were paid for by the "Soldiers and Sailors Christmas fund."

Ashtray is made of metal and has a circular base, narrowing into a smaller circular opening to hold the ashes. A small curved piece of metal has been soldered onto the lip of the ashtray to act as a cigarette holder. The underside of the ashtray is green, although the color has worn away in places, and may be made from a separate piece of metal. The base is similar to the rim of an artillery shell in appearance, but it is unclear how the shell would have been converted into an ashtray if that were the case. Affixed to the side of the ashtray is an appliqué of the British Royal Regiment of Artillery cap badge. This includes: a crown above a scroll with the inscription "UBIQUE", both above a cannon, with another scroll bearing the inscription, "QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT" below. These inscriptions are mottoes of the Royal Artillery.

Candle holder is made from three rifle shells, along with their projectiles, soldered together. The middle shell has been soldered to a circular base, decorated with abstract leaf patterns. The end of each shell has been cut off diagonally to accommodate a small candle, and their size suggests that they are .303-inch caliber shells. Affixed to the middle shell is an appliqué similar to the Great Seal of the United States, bearing an eagle clutching arrows in its right talon. There is what appears to be a scroll in the foreground, with the inscription "E PLUR", likely the partially obscured phrase "E PLURIBUS UNUM" which appears on the U.S. Seal. There also appear to be leaves in the background.

Candle holder is made from three rifle shells along with their projectiles, soldered together. The projectile of the middle shell has been soldered to a circular base, while the projectiles of the two other shells have been bent outward. The base is decorated with an overlapping leaf pattern. The end of each bullet shell has been cut off to accommodate a small candle, and their size suggests that they are .303-inch caliber shells. Affixed to the body of the left shell is an image of the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. This consists of: a royal crown above a shield divided into quarters, with a scroll below. Flanking the shield on the left is a lion, and on the right is a unicorn. Affixed to the body of the middle shell is a cross with arms of equal length, also known as a Greek cross, and on it a bird, possibly an eagle, clutching something in its talons, stars, and leaves. Affixed to the body of the right shell is an image of a royal crown.

Ashtray is made of cast iron and shaped like a shield. There are two depressions at the top that could act as cigarette holders. The ashtray features elements from the U.S. Seal, with an eagle perched on a shield bearing stars and stripes like the U.S. flag. Above the eagle on a scroll is inscribed, "E PLURIBUS UNUM". To the left and right of the eagle are a sailor and soldier, respectively, both holding guns. Their uniforms and guns suggest that they are World War I-era figures.

Shell is made of dark, polished brass, and has been cut down to resemble an ashtray. The majority of the bottom portion has been cut out, except for three sections that have been pebbled and flared slightly outward to act as "legs" for the ashtray. Above the "legs", the shell has been engraved with a crisscrossing pattern of lines around an appliqué with the inscription "U.S.", as well as two U.S. Seal appliqués that each include a bald eagle wearing a shield and clutching arrows in its left talon, an olive branch in its right, and a scroll in its beak, all below a sun crest. Three semicircles have been cut out of the top edge of the ashtray. The base of the ashtray appears to be a separate piece, inserted into the interior of the shell and likely attached via soldering.

Lighter is made of polished metal and has a hexagonal shape. The flint wheel is located on the top, next to the wick which has a screw-on cap. One side of the lighter has been stamped with an image of the Great Seal of the United States. This includes: a bald eagle wearing a shield and scroll with the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and which also clutches arrows in its left talon and an olive branch in its right. Around the eagle's head are stars. The other side of the lighter has been stamped with an image of a cannon bearing the number "75", which may indicate that this is a Canon de 75 modèle 1897, also known as the French 75 mm field gun. The cannon overlays two crossed flags, each with three vertical stripes. Their textures indicate that the middle stripe is white or a lighter color, while the two outside stripes are a darker color (they are likely French flags). Below the cannon are flowers and leaves. A seal has been applied to the bottom of the lighter, bearing the inscription "MINISTERE DE FINANCES" around what appears to be a coin with the head of an unidentified figure. On either side of this coin are the letters "C" and "I" intertwined.

Matchbox is made of thin cardboard, with a label featuring the brand and manufacturer of the matches on a red background. The label reads, "SÄKERHETS TÄNDSTICKOR" at the top on a scroll, with "PARAFFINERADE" below. In the middle of the label is a black swallow, with a scroll in its beak reading "TRADE-MARK". On either side of the swallow are coins with heads of various unidentified figures on them, above the words "SVALAN", "DIE SCHWALBE", "THE SWALLOW", and "DE ZWALUW. Below is written, "MANUFACTURED AT UDDEVALLA TÄNDSTICKSFABRIK, SWEDEN". The other three sides of the label are a faded black. Inside the matchbox, on the bottom of the slide-out portion is a penciled inscription that appears to be "Fred."

Shell is made of dull brass discolored in places, with a scalloped top that is cut into points to resemble a crown and flared slightly outwards. The body of the shell features an engraved plant, with leaves and flowers. Above the plant is inscribed "Souvenir." within a scroll, and below the plant is another scroll which has the inscription "of the World War. 1914-1919". Underneath is a flower and leaves. On the other side of the shell is "France" and "J. Moore", both also inscribed within scrolls. There is also an engraved bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon, above another flower with leaves. The engravings have faded with time.

Shells are made of dull brass with fluted corsets 13 cm from the base measuring 6 cm in diameter. The top edges are cracked in places, and are also crimped to resemble pie crusts. The upper portion of each shell has the engraved inscription "Souvenir", situated within a scroll and framed by leaves. On the bottom portion of each shell below the corset is the inscription "1914 Avion 1919" within a decorative border.

Shell is made of dark, polished brass, with a stripe of discoloration down one side. Its top edge is crimped to resemble a pie crust. Applied to the surface of the shell is an image of the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. This consists of: a lion atop a crown, above a shield with quarters representing England, Scotland, and Ireland. Around the shield is the motto of the Order of the Garter, "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", and beneath are Tudor roses, shamrocks, and thistles above a scroll bearing the motto of English monarchs, "DIEU ET MON DROIT". Flanking the shield on the left is a lion, and on the right is a unicorn. The mottoes are partially obscured by the other imagery. Near the bottom of the shell is stenciled in black, "POWDER LOT NO. X1557 MV1735", although this is only partly legible.

Shell is made of polished brass with some discolored areas. The shell is engraved and etched with the inscription "France We paid our debt to you." on its upper portion, above the inscription "World War, 1917 1919" within an engraved scroll. Below is an image of a castle with a dove and sun above it. On the castle is inscribed, "Peace". Below on the lower portion of the shell is inscribed, "In Memory of The boys who died in France", and below that "America We love thee". The text and images are embellished with curling scroll patterns.