| 48th Highlanders at HM Funeral, 2022- Wellington Barracks | Left to right: Cpl Scarlino of Pipes and Drums; RSM (CWO) C Reesor, CD; 2Lt Outram-Kuzma; MCpl Robertson, in full Scarlet uniform with Wellington Barracks in the background. Five 48th Highlanders represented the 48th Highlanders of Canada at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, those in the photo and the Commanding Officer, LCol Jason Morrische, CD. Her Majesty was the Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th Highlanders, an … | Images | 2000 - 21st C. | images | 2000-21st-c |
| Cap Badge – Official design 2002 | The buckle badge, approved in 1991, returning the badge design components to the badge used from 1891 to 1939, was documented as Official by DND in 2002. The re-approved badge contained a Scottish buckle as did the original. DND, in the mid 1930s, declared that the buckle was a garter of the Order of the Garter. For several years the regiment ignored DND’s demands that the regiment change its badge … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C., 2000 - 21st C. | accoutrements | 1946 2000-21st-c |
| Pipe Banner – HCol Robert Gibson Darling | Heraldry: Motto: Dei Donum Translation: (Latin) The Free Gift of God Reverse: On a wreath of vert and argent, a dexter hand holding a heart, all proper, encircled in a belt and buckle or of the second, on a field of sable. Initials R G D Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Darling Service: 48th Highlanders of Canada 1959 – 1974 ending … | Accoutrements | 2000 - 21st C. | accoutrements | 2000-21st-c |
| Brigadier John Pollands Girvan, CBE, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre) – Medals and Uniform Accoutrements | Group of thirteen medals awarded to Brigadier J. P. Girvan, 15th Canadian Infantry Battalion, the most decorated member of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in the Great War. Medals: 1. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels; 2. Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with Second Award Bar, lacking integral top ribbon bar; 3. Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed … | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | medals | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Webley & Scott No.2 Mk.I Flare Pistol 1918 for WW1 Armored Vehicles | The Webley & Scott No.2 Mark I flare guns, often modified just prior to WW2. These were designed for use on light armoured vehicles and slide into a housing. Original date of 1918 on the left side of the barrel. The bore of the flare is 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) with a 2.75 inch (6.99 cm) opening for the M5 and M36 Mills. Stamped to the left side of the … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Leuchtpistole M/1894 | The use of purpose built handguns to fire light- and signaling pyrotechnics didn’t really catch on until the Russian-Japanese war in 1904-05, and it became a standard “tool of the trade” during the Great War. In the early days the use of the flare gun was limited to shooting flares to illuminate the battlefield at nighttime. The guards in the trenches could fire a single flare to light up the terrain … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Barb Wire Cork Screw | The 36-inch (99.14 cm) screw pickets, used as supports for barbed wire defences, were introduced c. 1915 as a replacement for timber posts. Crown Iron Works Co. (Minneapolis, MN) made over 10 million of these screw post pickets for WW1, WW2 and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The French name for this type of “steel stake” was “queue de cochon” or pigtail. The World War I steel stake became known in … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | equipment | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Portrait Painting- Brig. W. W. Southam, DSO, ED | This portrait of Brigadier William Wallace Southam, DSO, ED was donated to the 48th Highlanders in 2003 and hangs in the Officers’ Mess, Moss Park Armoury. Brigadier Southam was Commanding Officer of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1st Battalion from August 1940 to January 1942. After graduating from Royal Military College in 1922, Southam joined the 48th Highlanders at age 22 rising through roles as Signal Officer, Adjutant and Officer … | Art | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 2000 - 21st C. | art | 1939-1945 2000-21st-c |
| Ypres Battle Map 1915 | A 15 inch by 11.5 inch wooden framed battle map showing the position of the 1st Canadian Division in the front of Ypres on April 22, 1915. The 15th Bn was one of the forward Bns. of 3rd Canadian Brigade when the Germans unleashed in the late afternoon their first gas attack. The Bn. had #1 Company (Capt. A.R. McGregor), number 3 Company (Capt. G.H. McLaren), number 4 Company (Major … | Accoutrements | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1914-1919 |
| Trench Periscope | A 3.25 inch (8.26 cm) deep by 4.5 inch (11.43 cm)wide by 13 inch (33.02 cm) high grey wooden box with a 45 degree mirror at either end with a 3 inch (7.62 cm) by 4 inch (10.16 cm) viewing slot on each end. Early trench periscopes were made by installing two mirrors at 45-degree angles at either end of a long box or tube. During the winter of 1914–1915, soldiers on … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Hinged Trench Mirror “Vigilant” WW 1 | This 2 inch (5.08 cm) by 3.5 inch (8.89 cm) mirror was designed to be clipped to a bayonet on a rifle. The mirror is hinged to be closed when not in use, as to avoid a gunner’s attention and protect the mirror. If a soldier held the rifle upright above the parapet of a trench, he could safely look for enemy soldiers without exposing himself to fire. Attached card … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Wire Cutters | Hundreds of thousands of miles of barb and razor wire were laid by both sides during the First World War. As the war transitioned from a war of movement to defensive one barbwire became instrumental to trench warfare. It offered an extremely cheap and easy way to create defence in depth. It was artillery resistant, simple to deploy and easy to replace. Initially it was hoped that the wire could … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Kingston Road trench sign – The Somme area | An 11 inch (27.94 cm) by 24 inch (60.96 cm) sign for the Kingston Road trench at Ploegsteert Wood, The Somme in 1916. Signage was used to guide and direct troops to assigned locations. The sign has much damage shown along the edges from its hard life in the trenches. Of all the many thousands of names for trenches, there was only one named ‘Kingston Road’. It was located on … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Leather Sporran with 92nd Battalion badge | A 92nd battalion badged leather sporran in brown leather with two tassels and a 92nd Battalion badge, worn with kilt and uniform when out of the trenches. Standard issue by 48th Highlanders. The sporrans are usually brown leather shovel pouches with simple adornment. These “day” sporrans often have three or more leather tassels and frequently Celtic knot designs carved or embossed into the leather. This style of traditional purse is … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Corona Mk3 portable typewriter and case- 15th Bn Orderly Room | Typewriter used by the Orderly Room 15th Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada C.E.F. for Part I Regimental Orders and all correspondence. Period 1914 – 1919. 10 3/4″ w, 9 3/4″ d, 6″ h. Typewriter is in carrying case, black covered pressed board, with handle and lock. Case is 10″ d, 11 1/2″ w, 5″ h. Smith Corona opened in 1903 and produced many different typewriter models. As with Remington, the … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Enlist Now pamphlet | A green paper 3.5 inch by 6 inch pamphlet to promote the Enlistment of the public to help in the First World War. It lists recruitment process, expected pay and types of commitments. | Books & manuals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | books-manuals | 1914-1919 |
| Cease Fire Message 11 November 1918 | A 5 inch by 7.5 inch paper message directing the cease fire of troops. This original message is the clerk’s carbon copy, was received and was handwritten by a clerk in the Battalion Orderly area of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) on standard message paper. It is framed in wood with a glass cover. | Documents, Official | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | documents official-correspondence | 1914-1919 |
| Ear Defenders | Mallock-Armstrong ear defenders, vulcanite, in tin box circa 1915. The inventors and makers of these ear defenders promised “…ordinary sounds and conversations heard as usual. Gunfire and shell bursts rendered harmless.” The First World War was characterised by the extensive use of heavy artillery and many troops experiencing temporary or permanent deafness caused by the tremendous noise created by both their own and the enemy’s guns. These ear defenders were … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Photo just Before the Battle of Hill 70 | A 6 inch by 8 inch photo in gold painted wood frame taken at Le Brebis France on August 13, 1917 of the 15th Battalion Infantry Battalion, C.E.F, TEAR A In front: Bruno, sheep-dog mascot, 1915-19. First Row: Lieuts. A.C.H, Andrews and Nemo (G. Brock) Chisholm; Major Smoot (Wilfred) Mavor, M, C.; H/Major Fox, Chaplain; Major D,C. Shepherd and Lt. A.G. Donald. Second Row: Lieuts. S. J. Reeves, M. C. … | Images | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | images | 1914-1919 |
| Bullet Lighter – trench art | A 3-inch (7.62 cm) long bullet lighter, trench art. ‘Trench art’ is a term used to describe objects made from the debris and by-products of modern warfare. Trench Art is usually associated with the First World War, although similar items have been produced in other conflicts too. Most trench art was made by servicemen to pass the time when not in the front line. Local citizens in nearby towns also … | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| Canadian Army Dubbin 1916 | Dubbin (also known as “dubbing” in the USA) is a traditional product used to soften, condition and waterproof leather. It consists of natural wax, oil and tallow. Dubbin has been used since medieval times to waterproof and soften leather goods. It is different from saddle soap used to clean and lightly condition leather, or shoe polish, which is used to impart shine and colour to it. Dubbin can be made with beeswax; … | Accoutrements | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1914-1919 |
| Lieutenant CE “Beaver” Read MC – The Lucky Tie | “Beaver Read and the “War Luck Tie” This tie was worn by Lieutenant Chas. E. (Beaver) Read MC of the 15th Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada in October 1918 in the Regiment’s last major action of World War I in which Highlanders were killed or wounded. In the vicinity of Waller Wood a machine gun bullet pierced the tie and wounded him in the shoulder. He was still conscious when … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1914-1919 1939-1945 |
| Print – 48th Highlanders in Combat – by Silvia Pecota, artist | Print of a painting by Sylvia Pecota showing a 48th Highlander Sergeant in 1892 uniform with a Martini-Henry rifle. In the Background are 48th Highlanders from WW 1 and WW2, a piper and a drummer and a Highlander buckle badge at the bottom. Print is 13″ x 16 1/4″ and in a black wood frame 17 1/2″ x 21″. (Original painting is hanging in WOs and Sgts Mess) https://www.silviapecotastudio.com/ | Art | 2000 - 21st C. | art | 2000-21st-c |
| Mitchell Oke – Bayonet and sheath – WW1 | Ross Rifle Company bayonet with brown leather sheath- 1907 pattern Standard issue bayonet is missing the barrel ring as it was broken off or removed and used in farm work after Mitchell Oke was discharged. Both bayonet and sheath are well worn. On the metal hilt is the number 7-09. On the brown leather sheath is stamped 15-171 Pte Mitchell Oke , Wishe Khahientahaha, was a Mohawk of Handenosaunee Turtle … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Flask for Rum rations – WWII | A 3.5 inch by 4.5 inch iron flask used as an individual container for emergency rum rations issued to all 48th personnel prior to their embarkation to France in June 1940. Presented by CSM Clem Burdis. | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| Dirk of Capt. and LCol Trumbull Warren – father and son | Dirk belonging to Captain Trumbull Warren and passed on to his son, LCol Trumbull Warren. The dirk, a Scottish knife, with a small fork and small knife inserted on the scabbard, was part of a Highland officer’s dress uniform, and worn hanging from the waist belt on the right side. The dirk has a black leather scabbard with silver fittings. The hilt of the blade, fork and small knife are … | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | equipment | 1891-1913 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Martini Henry Mk III 1882 Rifle | Martini Henry Mk III 1882 Rifle; E18; Single shot, breech loaded, barrel length 33″, Cal .557/450 (Bullet Cal .45), (Missing Ram rod, no bolt), WD E82 on bayonet clasp. T. Powell punched on stock. | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years | weapons | 1891-1913 |
| FN Browning Handgun (Disabled) | FN Browning 1900, Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN), #650713, semi-automatic, 7.65mm, 7 rounds, barrel length 105mm, leather holster. Disabled permanently. The pistol was used by J. R. (Tiny) Shaw during his service in WWI and he retained it during ongoing service in the home battalion after the war. In WWII, as Regimental Sergeant Major 1942 – 1943, he decided to continue using the pistol rather than accept a new issue. | Weapons | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | weapons | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Escape Kit – Issued for landings at Pachino, Sicily | An escape kit consisting of a small “button” compass, a file enclosed in rubber, maps printed on silk to be worn as a scarf or secreted inside the uniform and a small sum of Italian Lire and French Francs. This kit was issued to certain select personnel on board the HMS Derbyshire en route to the landing in Sicily. The items were to be placed inside the soldier’s uniform by … | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| Helmet issued to the Carrier Platoon 1943 | A standard issue metal helmet used by soldiers in the battle field. This design was used by the members of the Carrier platoon of Support Company of the 48th Highlanders. Unlike the standard Canadian and British issue helmet, which was shaped like an inverted soup bowl with a rim, this helmet lacks a rim, making it less likely to catch on hatches and vehicle openings. The helmet was donated by … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Commanding Officer’s Jeep Flag | An 8.5 inch by 16 inch blue cotton flag with a red falcon. Carried by the Commanding Officer to indicate his whereabouts – whether at rest, on the move (flown from his jeep) or in action. Presented by Major Donald A. Banton | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Issued Shave Kit | A 2 inch by 4.5 inch shave kit standard issue manufactured by Procter & Gamble under the Gillette brand. This kit belonged to A22587 CSM J.A. Johnston and he wrote his name and service number on the inside. The kit contains a razor with the handle removed for storage and a pack of razors. | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| St. George’s Chapel of Windsor Prayer Book | A black with red stained pages 3.5 inch by 6 inch prayer book. This Prayer book has the names 24 of the “D” Coy Platoon soldiers in ink on a page at the back of the Prayer book. It is thought this was owned by the platoon commander, or the Platoon Sergeant Major E.S. Lamb.. The full name of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer is The Book of Common Prayer and Administration … | Books & manuals | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | books-manuals | 1939-1945 |
| WWII Medic Arm Band | A 3.5 inch by 15 inch cotton arm band with brass snap closures. Stamped with the Canadian Army inside marked with “1944 Italy CSM”. In the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders. During WWII the pipers and drummers of the Pipe Band were stretcher bearers and assigned to companies in battle. | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| 2 inch mortar bomb carrier | An 8 inch by 20 inch mortar bomb carrier case. Made from waxed cardboard, wood, canvas straps and tin caps. A case made to carry six 2″ mortar shells. The handle on this artifact is broken but if intact could be used to carry the case much like a briefcase of today. There is a yellow strip on the case indicating high explosives. Current Mortar Colour Codes are below Yellow … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| PIAT bomb | A 4 inch by 17 inch PIAT round. Painted brown indicating a low explosive charge meant to injure the armoured unit’s driver but allow the vehicle to be captured by friendly units. The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT) Mk I was a British man-portable anti-tank weapon developed during the Second World War. The PIAT was designed in 1942 in response to the British Army’s need for a more effective infantry … | Weapons | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | weapons | 1939-1945 |
| Telephone Switch Board UC10 10Line Set 58 M768 | The Switchboard U.C. 10 is a 10-line Second World War era switchboard used to terminate tactical phone lines. The switchboard (U.C. standing for ‘Universal Call’) was designed for local office use or at Divisional Signals level and were used throughout the war and as late as the 1980’s in cadet corps. The unit is housed in an aluminum cases 8” by 8” by 21-1/2” that has a hinged panel on … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Safe Conduct Certificate for Allied Soldiers | A 5.5 inch by 9 inch paper stating that the soldier carrying this document wishes to surrender and will comply with a safe conduct behaviour. These certificates were given to Canadian soldiers beginning with the Sicilian campaign and would be carried by the soldier in his uniform. The certificate was English on one side and German on the other. | Documents, Official | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | documents official-correspondence | 1939-1945 |
| Water Purifying tablets | A 2.25 inch by 2.25 inch black and gold tin box of tablets used to contain Halazone. Halazone has been widely used to disinfect drinking water. Halazone tablets have been used to disinfect water for drinking, especially where treated tap water is not available. A typical dosage is 4 mg/L. Halazone tablets were commonly used during World War II by soldiers for portable water purification, even being included in accessory … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Military Issued Alertness Drugs | A 1.25 inch by 3.5 inch oval tin containing “Alertness Drugs” that are yellow in colour. Some pills are marked with an “O” others are marked with a line. Both are most likely amphetamine or methamphetamine. The “O” drugs were marked as such after Otto Friedrich Ranke known for introducing these drugs to the German Empire and produced by Temmler to improve German performance. The “Line” drugs are believed to be … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Wilp Memorial Ceremony – 26 April 1945 – 5 photos | 5 photos of the last Memorial Service of the war for the 48th Highlanders. In this Regimental Cemetery on the banks of the dyke protecting the village of Wilp were buried LCol Donald Mackenzie Mackenzie, DSO, Captain Harold McCutcheon, Lt. John Williams and 16 NCOs and men, killed in in the final days of fighting between Wilp and Apeldoorn. The top three pictures were presented by Mr. Hendrik Geerlings of … | Images | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1939-1945 |
| Plaque Unveiled by Her Majesty at opening of Museum – 29 June 1997 | Plaque placed on the ante room wall at the entrance to the 48th Highlanders Museum in St. Andrew’s Church. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the plaque prior to a tour of the museum conducted by Major George Beal, CD, Chair of the museum. The visit by Her Majesty marked the 50th Anniversary of Her acceptance in 1947, then as Princess Elizabeth, of the position as Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th … | Memorabilia | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | memorabilia | 1946 |
| Compass carried by LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO | Compass in metal carried by LCol W.R. Marshall, DSO, Commanding Officer 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). LCol Marshall was killed in action by a sniper while traversing the forward trenches on 19 May 1916 at Ypres. The compass was engraved and given to Major George Hendrie by Mrs. Marshall. In the inside of the lid the engraving is: “To George Hendrie in memory of Lt. Col. W.R. Marshall, D.S.O. Died 1916”. … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Plaque commemorating 65th Anniversary of Liberation of Holland | Plaque commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. 48th Highlanders buckle badge cut from steel sheet and placed on black board. Bottom right corner, small plaque in steel, printed in black ink “Made and Designed by Dirk Singel Piper of the 48th Highlanders of Holland – Apeldoorn.” The plaque was presented to the 48th Highlanders Museum in Apeldoorn during the 65th Anniversary Celebrations of the liberation of The … | Memorabilia | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | memorabilia | 1939-1945 1946 |
| Standards for Colours – 1892 – 1925 | These two wooden standards surmounted by a gilded crown and with gilt/corded “ropes” ending in tassels carried the first Stand of Colours (Sovereign, Regimental) from the date of their presentation to the 48th Highlanders of their Colours by Lord Stanley in 1892. | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | equipment | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Acknowledgement of Regiment Formation 19 Sept 1891 Appropriation | A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that the Government recognizes the kilted regiment and is making the appropriations required for the regiment to be formed. | Documents, Official | 1891 - 1913 Early years | documents official-correspondence | 1891-1913 |
| Government Acknowledgement of Kilted Regiment and Col Davidson Deputization | A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that the regiment be formally recognized, a financial fund be set up and the deputization of John I. Davidson as Colonel of the regiment. | Documents, Official | 1891 - 1913 Early years | documents official-correspondence | 1891-1913 |
| Gallery of Original Officers | A gallery display of fifteen of the founding officers each having a 3 inch by 4 inch sepia oval portrait mounted on a white matte. Top Row : Cpt. William Hendrie Jr. / Mjr. D.M. Robertson / Mjr. W.H. Orchard / Cpt. Wilbur Henderson / Cpt. John Forbes Michie Middle Row : 2Lt. L. McR. Somerville / Lt. Hubert V. Hamilton / Rev. Armstrong Black DD / Lt. Charles Catto … | Images | 1891 - 1913 Early years | images | 1891-1913 |
| Infantry Drill Manual 1893 | A 3.75 inch by 5 inch red bound book filled with drill maneuver execution along with basic ceremonial practices and protocols. 1893 edition. | Books & manuals | 1891 - 1913 Early years | books-manuals | 1891-1913 |
| Mess Dress – Regimental Sergeant Major – 1923 – 1954 | a) Scarlet Mess Kit Jacket with navy blue lapels and cuffs, open neck, 3 brass 48th buttons at bottom, gold braided cords on shoulders signifying Regimental Sergeant Major. Only Officers and the RSM were entitled to gold cords. White piping on edges of collar and cuffs. 2 brass buttons on each sleeve above cuff. Badge signifying Regimental Sergeant Major (WO1) on lower section of right sleeve b) white dress shirt … | Uniforms | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | uniforms | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Full Dress Review Order Uniform – Piper – 1932 | Full Dress Review Order uniform of a piper in the 48th Highlanders Pipes and Drums – 1932 pattern: a) Dark green doublet with gold falcon badges on collar; 3 brass buttons on cuffs, 8 down the front, 3 buttons on each Inverness flap both front and back, 2 buttons along the waist in the rear; white piping on collar, Inverness flaps and cuffs; shoulder wings with white ornate piping b) … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | uniforms | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Dual Portrait Sculpture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – 1947 and 2012 | This portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was donated to the 48th Highlanders Museum by the artist Charles Cardell Corbet to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of Her Majesty’s appointment on 1 December 1947 as Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. The dual portrait shows Her Majesty on the left as Princess Elizabeth in 1947 and on the right in a contemporary portrayal in 2012. The portrait celebrates the … | Art | 2000 - 21st C. | art | 2000-21st-c |
| Basic Training Class – Aldershot, Nova Scotia before shipping to Korea – 1953 | BMT (Basic Military Training) Class at Aldershot camp in Nova Scotia, posing in front of barrack buildings. 48th Highlander officer in centre front, two training Corporals on either side. A full company of course trainees were all badged 48th Highlanders for training before being shipped out to Korea. Four other companies, badged to four other Highland regiments trained at the same time. The trainees were rebadged to units going to … | Images | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | images | 1946 |
| Service Writing Kit – by Chas. Hardy Sales – WW2 | Writing kit in light cardboard cover. Inside is a writing pad of paper with cover, and a pocket flap in the front cover interior holding envelopes. Kits such as this of various designs were created for soldiers to use to write home by groups such as Chas. Hardy sales, the Salvation Army and others. | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| Soldier’s Service and Pay Book – WW2 | Soldier’s Service and Pay Book, Militia Book M.1 of the Canadian Army, (Part 1) Revised 1-10-42. This book, 4″ x 5 1/4″, was issued to every soldier in WW2. Inside, in 24 pages, to be filled out by the soldier or authorized personnel, are: Instructions; Soldier’s Name and description on Attestation; Next of Kin; Rank and appointment; Certificates of qualification; particulars of training; Small Arms Range Courses; Educational Qualifications; Trade … | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| Seasons Greetings Card from Sergt. Major and Sergeants 1895 | Card, 4″ x 5 11/2″ with fold-down flap in tent shape. Card, when closed, shows a bell tent with bell tents in the background and wording over bell tent – “1895 The Season’s Greetings from the Sergt Major and Sergeants 48th Highlanders Toronto, Canada” and “Toronto Dec. 25th 1894.” When open the card shows a 48th Highlander Sgt Major in White Shell dress standing with glass held high and a … | Cards, Event related | 1891 - 1913 Early years | cards event-related | 1891-1913 |
| Gas Mask Mark IV Khaki Canvas Mask with Khaki Canvas Bag | A 7 inch by 9 inch khaki canvas mask with black rubber hose covered in khaki canvas. The mark IV was the first mask made entirely in Canada with rubber from Goodrich Rubber. On the Eve of the Second World War Canada produced enough masks to supply other Allied nations with anti gas components. The production of the masks was a boost for the entire Canadian manufacturing industry. | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Bugle of Pte Warring Tooze – 15th Bn (48th Highlanders) | Bugle with green cording and tassels issued to Warring Tooze in 1916. Maker’s mark on horn: “Trademark Boosey – Akers London – 100322 – Guaranteed British Made Throughout” and on mouthpiece: “EV Boyes Toronto”. Tooze has scratched locations on the surface of the horn, some of the most clearly visible include: 15th Battalion; Lens; 19 Huy; Ville du Bois; Cortal Noirmont; Franc-Woret; Landenne; Ardenne; Domenceau; German Front Tier 7/12/18; Westminster … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Framed photo – LCol Armour A. Miller | Black and white studio, head and shoulders photograph of LCol Armour A. Miller in gold painted frame with 134th Battalion cap badge at top-centre of frame. LCol Miller is wearing khaki tunic with Sam Browne and glengarry. Note that the photo is surrounded by a black border, denoting that he was Killed-in-Action. Lieutenant A.A. Miller enrolled in the 48th Highlanders in 1901. With war in Europe, then Major Miller joined … | Images | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | images | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Oil Portrait – LCol George T. Chisholm, VD | Oil painting – head and shoulders portrait of LCol Chisholm wearing khaki tunic, Sam Browne and Glengarry. Frame in wood, silver painted with gold trim. Plaque on bottom of frame reads: Lieutenant Colonel George T. Chisholm, VD – 48th Highlanders – World War I Service with 48th Highlanders: Commanding Officer 92nd Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916 – 1917; 48th Highlanders 1902 – 1911 | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | art | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Studio Portrait – Capt. Frederick William Macdonald, MC | Studio Portrait of Frederick Macdonald in his 48th Highlanders Uniform (black and white, matte finish, under glass in a period dark synthetic frame, 248 mm x 297 mm, easel back) Captain Frederick William (Wyld) Macdonald, MC, VD joined the 48th in 1912 at age 21. He went overseas with the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in 1914 and was captured at 2nd Ypres on 22 April 1915 during the first chlorine … | Images | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Claymore with Scabbard of LCol W. C. Macdonald | Scottish Claymore sword with decorated blade from the 1890s. Blade is engraved on both sides typical of a Scottish Highland tradition. Made by Crean & Rowan. Sword and Scabbard (sword with a steel blade, magnetic, ornate design on both sides, marked on the ricasso, pebbled grip with seven rows of silver-coloured springy wire in the recesses of the ribbed grip, padded insert placed within the magnetic metal guard, scattered surface … | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | weapons | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Scroll accompanying Distinguished Service Order of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO | Scroll on parchment paper with black ink lettering, accompanying and affirming the awarding of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) to Lt Col. William Renwick Marshall. Scroll is signed by by The Principle Secretary of State and dated the 3rd of June 1915. Scroll framed in wood frame with glass cover. For his actions and valour during the gas attack on 23-24 April 1915 in which the Canadians – in particular … | Documents, Official | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | documents official-correspondence | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Medals of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO | Medals and photograph of LCol William Renwick Marshall, displayed on a scarlet background with a dark wood frame and glass cover. Brass plaque at bottom of frame. Medals clockwise from the top: a) Distinguished Service Order, b) 1914 – 1919 Star, c) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Medal (Edward VIII), d) British War Medal, e) Queen’s South Africa Medal with 5 bars – South Africa 1902, Johannesburg, Driefontein, Paardeburg, Cape Colony. The … | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Folding Pocket Knife – WWII | Metal folding pocket knife with hinged holder at one end for attachment. Keeper ring on holder. Three utensils: Knife blade; two-edged “arrow shaped” blade; punch. Service number scratched on body – B74953 | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| The Spirit of the Regiment by Jack Batten | History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, published in 1991 for the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Regiment. Subtitle “An account of the 48th Highlanders from 1956 to 1991”. This extends the regimental history from Dileas by Kim Beattie which ended at 1957. Foundations and individuals provided the financial assistance for publication; J. P. Bickle Foundation; E. W. Bickle Foundation; Joseph S. Stauffer Foundation; D. F. Greer, Esq.; … | Books & manuals | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | books-manuals | 1946 |
| LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO – Oil painting | Commanding Officer, 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1916 William Renwick Marshall, the son of William and Isabella Marshall was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on 20 Mar 1875. He graduated from Upper Canada College in Toronto and was already a long serving veteran office when the First World War began in 1914. Marshall had served for 21 years in the Canadian Militia first as an Lieutenant in the 13th Royal … | Art | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | art | 1914-1919 |
| Battle of Dargai | Painting in Officers’ Mess | Art | Not applicable | art | not-applicable |
| LCol William Hendrie, VD – Oil painting | Commanding Officer, 1911 – 1913 | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years | art | 1891-1913 |
| LCol K. R. Marshall, CMG, DSO, VD – Oil painting | Commanding Officer, 1923 – 1928 | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | art | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| LCol Ian S. Johnston, DSO, ED – Oil painting | Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1942 – 1944 | Art | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | art | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| LCol Eric W. Haldenby, MC, VD – Oil Painting | Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1939 – 1940 | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | art | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| LCol Donald A. Mackenzie, DSO, DSC – Oil painting | Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1944 – 1945. Killed in action at Wilp, The Netherlands, 12 April, 1945 | Art | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | art | 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| LCol Duncan Donald, VD – Oil painting | Commanding Officer, 134th Battalion, 1915 – 1916 | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | art | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| LCol Alfred M. Cosby – oil painting | Commanding Officer 1898 – 1900. Alfred Morgan Cosby was Canadian born the eldest son of John Cosby of Pelham, County Welland, Ontario on 11 September, 1838. He was educated in Toronto, and joined the Bank of Toronto in 1861 becoming manager of the branch at Port Hope. In 1876 he became managing director of the London and Ontario Investment Company, Toronto. He was one of the chartered directors of the … | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years | art | 1891-1913 |
| Piper’s pattern brooch for Full Dress uniform | Original pattern brooch for Pipers to secure plaid over left shoulder on Full Dress Uniform. This brooch was kept by Major E.W. Bickle, VD who most likely wore it with civilian Scottish dress. Lt. Edward William Bickle, as a member of the 48th Highlanders pre-WWI, volunteered for overseas with 355 other members of the Home Battalion on 07 August 1914. He was part of an advance party on 27 August … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Brooch for Plaid on Officer’s Full Dress Uniform – Maj. E. W. Bickle VD | Chromed metal brooch securing the plaid over the left shoulder on an Officer’s full dress scarlet uniform. Worn by Major Edward William Bickle, VD, most likely post WWI. Lt. Edward William Bickle, as a member of the 48th Highlanders, volunteered for overseas with 355 other members of the Home Battalion on 07 August 1914. He was part of an advance party on 27 August to Valcartier, Quebec and signed his attestation … | Uniforms | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | uniforms | 1920-1938 |
| Diary of Lt. E. W. Bickle, 15th Battalion | Red leather cover, dated pages. Entries in ink and pencil up to July 1915. Diary 3″ x 4 1/2″. Lt. Edward William Bickle, as a member of the 48th Highlanders, volunteered for overseas with 355 other members of the Home Battalion on 07 August 1914. He was part of an advance party on 27 August to Valcartier, Quebec and signed his attestation papers for the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) there … | Personal, Documents | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | correspondence-personal documents | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Medals of Major E. W. Bickle, VD. 15th Battalion | 1914 – 1919 Star; 2. British War Medal; 3. Victory Medal: Volunteer Service Decoration; mounted for wear on a metal clasp. Lt. Edward William Bickle, as a member of the 48th Highlanders, volunteered for overseas with 355 other members of the Home Battalion on 07 August 1914. He was part of an advance party on 27 August to Valcartier, Quebec and signed his attestation papers for the 15th Battalion (48th … | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | medals | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Lt. Col. John Irvine Davidson, Commanding Officer, 1891 to 1898 | Lt. Col. John Irvine Davidson in full dress uniform. The personal uniform of Davidson shown in this image is on display in the 48th Highlanders Museum. Lieutenant-Colonel John Irvine Davidson was gazetted (provisionally) the first Commanding Officer on 20 November 1891 and formally confirmed 25 March 1892. In the military he began as a private in Scotland, serving a total of five years in the 7th Aberdeenshire Volunteers, the London … | Images | 1891 - 1913 Early years | images | 1891-1913 |
| LCol John Irvine Davidson, oil painting | This 1910 oil painting by E. Wyly Grier hangs in the Officers’ Mess. Lieutenant-Colonel John Irvine Davidson was gazetted (provisionally) the first Commanding Officer on 20 November 1891 and formally confirmed 25 March 1892. In the military he began as a private in Scotland, serving a total of five years in the 7th Aberdeenshire Volunteers, the London Scottish and the Uxbridge Yeomanry. In Toronto, he was an officer for six … | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years | art | 1891-1913 |
| Gas Mask Mark IV | A 7 inch by 9 inch black rubber gas mask. The mark IV was the first mask made entirely in Canada with rubber from Goodrich Rubber. On the Eve of the Second World War Canada produced enough masks to supply other Allied nations with anti gas components. The production of the masks was a boost for the entire Canadian manufacturing industry. | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Henley 5-40 civilian Gas Mask | A 6 inch by 7 inch by 5 inch deep brown paper box with a Henley 5-40 civilian gas mask inside. The respirator is a thin-gauge black rubber mask with clear plastic single piece oval vision slot sealed into front of mask with brown outside and white inside cloth edging. Join in rubber is sealed with olive green cloth and mask tapers towards large opening at bottom. Black painted metal … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Gas Mask Mark IV Black with Khaki Canvas Case | A 7 inch by 9 inch black rubber gas mask. The Mark IV was the first mask made entirely in Canada with rubber from Goodrich Rubber. On the Eve of the Second World War Canada produced enough masks to supply other Allied nations with anti gas components. The production of the masks was a boost for the entire Canadian manufacturing industry. | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| MITT Decontaminating CW Agent and Paper Chemical Agent Detector | A 5 inch by 7 inch canvas decontamination mitt with 2 inch by 3 inch chemical detector papers. The Chemical Agent Liquid Detector papers were designed to meet the need for a simple, rapid method of detecting and differentiating between the 3 Major groups of liquid chemical warfare agents. The U.S. Military has more than 5 million units of M8, M9 & 3-way Chemical Agent Liquid Detectors in use today! … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Imperial German Model 1914 Rod Grenade | A 6 inch by 2.5 inch diameter grenade with a ranging disc. The unique ranging disc is used in one of three modes. Removed for maximum range, curved face forward, as shown, for ½ range or curved face back for ¼ range. The rifle was always placed at one angle for firing, typically 45 degrees, a useful feature in the confined space of the trenches. | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Vaneless Hales Pattern Mk1 No. 20 rifle grenade | A 5 inch cast iron rifle grenade on a 12 inch iron rod. The rifle grenade No. 20 Mk I, dated June 1917, is a simplification of the rifle grenade No. 3, making it more economic and simple to manufacture, without sacrificing anything on the safety side. Both the externally prefragmented steel body and the internal percussion detonator mechanism remain unchanged, but the safety wind vane is replaced by a … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| British No. 3 Mk 1 Grenade | A 5 inch by 3 inch diameter on a 5 inch wooden cane. The hand grenade No.1 was the first British hand grenade used in World War I. It was designed in the Royal Laboratory, based on reports and samples of Japanese hand grenades during the Russo-Japanese War provided by General Sir Aylmer Haldane, who was a British observer of that war. When the battlefield became confined to the trenches, … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| No. 69 Bakelite Grenade | A black plastic 3.5 inch diameter grenade. The British No. 69 was a hand grenade developed and used during the Second World War. It was adopted into service due to the need for a grenade with smaller destructive radius than the No. 36M “Mills bomb”. This allowed the thrower to use a grenade even when there was little in the way of defensive cover. In contrast, the much greater destructive … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Hales Rifle 303 Grenade | A cast brass 3 inch by 5.5 inch long grenade meant to be launched by a British SMLE No. 1 MK III .303 Enfield Rifle. The scored bulb near top of grenade was to increase explosive radius. Grenade launchers were put on lesser condition rifles that may have been taken out of service otherwise extending service life and saving resources. | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| German WWI Model 1917 Na Egg grenade | A 2.75 diameter cast iron grenade scored in the middle to improve explosive radius. Imperial German WWI Egg grenade known as the 1917 Eierhandgranate, a very popular and effective design that led the British to copy it with the egg shaped No. 34 grenade. Original and complete with uncommon complete fuze. Original black paint is mostly removed on this specimen but some visible between ridges on mid grenade. | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Mills Pattern Grenade No. 23 | A 4 inch by 2.75 inch diameter metal grenade. The Mills was a classic design; a grooved cast iron “pineapple” with a central striker held by a close hand lever and secured with a pin. According to Mills’s notes, the casing was grooved to make it easier to grip, not as an aid to fragmentation; and it has been shown that it does not shatter along the segmented lines. The … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | equipment | 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Mills Pattern Grenade No. 36 Mk1 | A 4 inch by 2.75 inch diameter metal grenade. The Mills was a classic design; a grooved cast iron “pineapple” with a central striker held by a close hand lever and secured with a pin. According to Mills’s notes, the casing was grooved to make it easier to grip, not as an aid to fragmentation; and it has been shown that it does not shatter along the segmented lines. The … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Olive C4 Gas Mask | A 7 inch by 9 inch olive rubber gas mask. The C4 gas mask was entirely designed in Canada. The C4 offers excellent chemical and biological protection. As an addition it is shatter proof, light weight and very durable. This mask also comes with an olive canvas carrying case. The Canadian C4 gas mask is the current issue respirator of the Canadian armed forces. Manufactured by the Defense Research Establishment … | Equipment | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C., 2000 - 21st C. | equipment | 1946 2000-21st-c |
| Gas Mask Mark IV – WWII | A 7 inch by 9 inch black rubber gas mask. The mark IV was the first mask made entirely in Canada with rubber from Goodrich Rubber. On the Eve of the Second World War Canada produced enough masks to supply other Allied nations with anti gas components. The production of the masks was a boost for the entire Canadian manufacturing industry. | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Statue – 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) uniform from 1917 | A 16 inch tall hand painted statue of a soldier of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) from the Canadian Expeditionary Force, Vimy Ridge 1917. | Art | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 2000 - 21st C. | art | 1914-1919 2000-21st-c |
| Roll Call after the 2nd Battle of Ypres | An 8.5 inch by 14 inch black and white photograph framed in black wood of the roll call of the 15th Battalion on April 25th 1915 after the battle of Second Ypres. This was the first use Chlorine gas against Allied troops, first against the Algerians on 22 April and then the Canadians – 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) on the 24th. Of the 1034 all ranks of the 15th Battalion … | Images | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | images | 1914-1919 |
| The Roll Call after 2nd Ypres Gas Attack – Drawing | A 5 inch by 8 inch drawing framed in black wood with a white matte of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) roll call after the battle of Second Ypres in 1915. Second Ypres was the first chlorine gas attack by the Germans against the allies. The artist is Lt. Jack E. Banton of the 15th Battalion. In front of Sgt. “Billy” Millar, 212 answer roll call. From the rifle companies … | Art | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | art | 1914-1919 |
| War Gas Smelling Set – WWI | A 5 inch by 1.5 inch by 4 inch wooden box containing chemicals and instructions on how to use them in a chemical attack. On the Front: WAR GAS SMELLING SET For Instructions See Back On Back: INSTRUCTIONS 1. PHOSGENE (Green Label). Unscrew cap. Remove one fragile tube. Replace cap on vial. Break tube. Sniff cautiously. 2. MUSTARD (Yellow Label). 3. Lewisite (Orange Label). 4. B.B.C. (Black Label). For use … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Gas Mask Small Box Respirator – WWI (Broken) | A 7 inch by 8 inch gas mask with a hose and canister attachment, the canister attachment of this mask is rusted and broken off. The device had larger eye-pieces and a ‘small box’ filter of active charcoal. As it was worn on the chest, it saved precious time during attacks. It offered five hours of complete protection against chlorine, phosgene, hydrocyanic acid, chloropicrin, and arsine. | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Gas Mask Small Box Respirator – WWI | A 7 inch by 8 inch gas mask with a hose and canister attachment the canister is 6 inch by 8 inch. The yellow colour of the canister means the canister is for acidic gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride. As this mask has a sand brown woven canvas bag to carry the mask in when not in use. This is the second, much more effective, version of … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Shell Dressing Kit – 1915 | A 3.5 inch by 6 inch wax olive canvas shell dressing kit with printed instructions on wound care. Vernon & Co shell dressing kits were standard issue for many militaries around the world up until approximately 1995 for their low cost, effective use and small size. | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| 48th Highlander Musketry Training Uniform Statue | A 16 inch tall hand painted statue of the 48th Highlanders of Canada in the Musketry Training uniform of 1891. | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 2000 - 21st C. | art | 1891-1913 2000-21st-c |
| Col C E Bent, DSO 1940 – 1943 | At the time Col. Bent was commanding officer of the 3rd Pioneer Battalion and 3rd (reserve) Battalion of the Canadian Engineers. LCol Bent transferred from the 17th Bn (Nova Scotia) in 1915 and became Commanding Officer of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in May 1916 following the death of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO. He served as CO through the battles of The Somme, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Passchendaele and … | Images | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1939-1945 |
| LCol Bent, DSO with 15th Battalion Officers after The Somme, 26 Sept. 1916 | A black and white photograph of the 15th Battalion officers taken after the battle of The Somme, 26th September 1916 . With their uniforms still covered with the mud of the Somme battlefield, officers of the 15th Battalion pose with Colonel Bent, who succeeded LCol Marshall as Commanding Officer. Standing are Captains A.C. Futcher and R. M. Shaw and Lieutenant W. Proudfoot. Seated are Captain J. H. Chipman and Lieutenant-Colonel … | Images | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | images | 1914-1919 |
| 48th Highlanders Cap badges 1938 – 1991 | These badges are part of a complete collection of cap-badges struck since the founding of the regiment in 1891. The collection was created and donated by CCWO W.P. Elms, MMM, CD. CCWO W.P. Elms was regimental Sargeant Major 1961 – 1970, co-founder of the regimental museum in 1957, curator from 1959 to 1996 and official advisor to the Canadian War Museum. 35. 48th Buckle Cap badge, gold colour with slip … | Uniforms | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | uniforms | 1939-1945 1946 |
| 48th Highlanders Cap badges 1911-1919 | These badges are part of a complete collection of cap-badges struck since the founding of the regiment in 1891. The collection was created and donated by CCWO W.P. Elms, MMM, CD. CCWO W.P. Elms was regimental Sargeant Major 1961 – 1970, co-founder of the regimental museum in 1957, its curator from 1959 to 996 and official advisor to the Canadian War Museum. 22. Buckle Cap badge & “Canada” shoulder … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Telephone Set DMKV 1940 | The Telephone D Mark V is a Second World War era portable telephone designed for field use in Army formation forward of Divisional Headquarters. In addition to the ability to talk, it provides a call buzzer, a bell indication of an incoming magneto generator call, aural indication of an incoming buzzer call and the ability to communicate by buzzer and key. Reliable speech could be as much as 14 to … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Medic Canvas Bag – 1st Bn. 48th Highlanders | First aid, medic bag used by 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders. In the 48th members of the Pipe Band were assigned to companies as medics and stretcher bearers. A combat medic will typically carry a backpack styled bag known as a “Unit One Pack”. Aid bags are available from many different manufacturers, in many different styles. Depending on the unit and their standard operating procedures, the medic may have to follow … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Shell Shrapnel | Fragment from a large calibre artillery shell recovered near Puit 14 captured by the 15th Battalion during the assault on Hill 70 at Bois Hugo 15 August 1917. | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| LCol C E Bent DSO – Head and Shoulder image – 1916 | Lieutenant Colonel C E Bent DSO. Commanded the 48th Highlanders of Canada from 1916. Returned from the war with a captured warhorse and the 15th Battalion’s mascot dog Bruno. Col. Bent died in 1955. LCol Bent transferred from the 17th Bn (Nova Scotia) in 1915 and became Commanding Officer of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in May 1916 following the death of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO. He served as … | Images | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | images | 1914-1919 |
| Staff car flag of Field Marshal Sir B. L. Montgomery on V-E day | Small Royal Union Flag (Union Jack), circa 1944, reported by Lt. Col. Trumbull Warren as being flown from Field Marshal Sir B.L. Montgomery’s staff car on V-E Day. The flag was given to Warren by Field Marshall Montgomery, along with a carbon copy of the Surrender Document signed at Luneburg Heath on 4 May 1945 by the German High Command officers in front of Field Marshal Montgomery. LCol Warren was … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Holiday Greetings card from Lt Col Bent and Officers – 1916 | Written in Script Lt .Col. C.E. Bent and officers of the Fifteenth battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) extend to you the seasons greetings and best wishes for the new year. In the Field 1916 – 1917 Signed on the back from Ian M Cameron | Cards, Event related | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | cards event-related | 1914-1919 |
| Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD – khaki overcoat | A khaki Melton overcoat issued to officers for warmth and used in poor weather. This coat was worn by Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD. Lt. Col. Hendrie was on original member of the 48th Highlanders, joining in 1891. He served from 1891 to 1913 and was Commanding Officer from 1911 – 1913. | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD – Mess Dress Jacket | The mess dress jacket of Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD. Lt. Col. Hendrie was on original member of the 48th Highlanders, joining in 1891. He served from 1891 to 1913 and was Commanding Officer from 1911 – 1913. The jacket is scarlet with Royal Blue collar and cuffs plus gold braid signifying a Senior Officer (Major or higher). Gold epaulettes with Lt. Col. rank insignia and brass buttons on the … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| WWI Field Compass with Leather Case – Capt. Charles E. Read, 15th Battalion | First World War Officer issued compass for field navigation and orienteering. Leather case has Letter B most likely for B Company / MMM 1906 written on it. Carrying strap is intact. | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Casualty Book 48th Regiment Highlanders – 1892 – 1950s | Although called a Casualty Book, this book lists in order, alphabetically, soldiers who enlisted in the 48th Highlanders from 1892 to 1950s and when they were discharged. The book is indexed alphabetically by the last name of the recruits to the regiment. The sheets of paper have the following categories for each soldier: the service number of the soldier; company to which they were assigned; age; date of enrollment; previous … | Unit Records | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | unit-records documents | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Gas Goggles | As an evolution of the gas mask created by Colonel Cluny Macpherson CMG FRCS the gas goggles were created; as WW1 consumed resources these goggles were created to cut down on materials. Soldiers with a wound dressing kit or a using their socks would urinate on these to cover their mouth and nose to stop the gas from being inhaled. This would be considered Mark III in the gas mask … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Tunic of Brigadier E.W.Haldenby CBE, MC, VD, CD | Khaki tunic with Brigadier gorgets on lapels, service stripes on sleeve, medals mounted on chest with CBE around neck. Web belt, Davidson tartan kilt, glengarry and unique knit officer’s tie. All original worn by Brig. Haldenby. Shirt from Museum collection. | Uniforms | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1939-1945 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD – 1911 – 1913 | Heraldry: Motto: Fideliter Translation: (Latin) Faithful Reverse: On a wreath of or and vert, a pelican argent winged in her piety, proper on a field of or Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish Service: 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1913; Commanding Officer 1911 – 1913. Lt. Col. Hendrie was an original officer, joining the 48th Highlanders in 1891, the year of the Regiment’s founding. In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years | accoutrements | 1891-1913 |
| Pipe Banner – Col. Robert George Elms, MSM, CD | Heraldry: Motto: Faithful Forever Translation: (English) from Dileas gu Brath (Scottish) the motto of the 48th Highlanders of Canada Reverse: Arms: a great blue heron (Ardea herodias), proper, on a field of or, on a chief azure three elm leaves or, the words Faithful Forever below. Surmounted by a falcon’s head couped argent, on a wreath of or and azure, in the beak or a maple leaf and elm leaf also or. On a field … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C., 2000 - 21st C. | accoutrements | 1946 2000-21st-c |
| Pipe Banner – HCol George W. Beal, CD | Heraldry: Motto: Tout Hardi Translation: (French) Quite Bold Culture: English (Northumberland pre 1066) Reverse: An escutcheon sable with three estoiles gules sable on a chevron or between three wolves heads argent erased. or as many cinquefoils of the field. Above the shield surmounted by a closed helm upon which a rampant a demi Norse wolf or holding a tasseled spear head argent with its point directing upward, all in natural colour, on a field … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C., 2000 - 21st C. | accoutrements | 1946 2000-21st-c |
| Pipe Banner – HCol Michael D. Scott, CM, CD | Heraldry: Motto: Amo Translation: (Latin) I love Reverse: on a wreath of or and vert, a stag passant on a field of or, encircled in a belt and buckle argent of the second, all on a field of gules. The initials M D S Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: English Service: 48th Highlanders 1978 – 1981; Honourary Lieutenant Colonel 2014 – 2017; Honourary Colonel 2017 – 2020; Seaforth Highlanders of Canada 1981 … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C., 2000 - 21st C. | accoutrements | 1946 2000-21st-c |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. W. W. G. Darling, DSO, ED | Heraldry: Motto: Die Donum Translation: (Latin) The Free Gift of God Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules a dexter hand, holding a heart, all proper, on a filed of khaki. The initials W. W. G. D. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a field of khaki Culture: Scottish, Clan Darling. Service: Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders of Canada 1946 – 1949; Honourary Lieutenant Colonel 1970 – 1972; Honourary Colonel 1972 – 1977; 48th Highlanders 1929 – … | Accoutrements | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. C. W. Darling, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Dei Donum Translation: (Latin) The Free Gift of God Reverse: On a wreath of vert and argent, a dexter hand holding a heart, all proper, encircled in a belt and buckle or of the second, on a field of sable. Initials C W D Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Darling Service: Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders Home Battalion, 1915 – 1919 and 1919 – 1923; 48th … | Accoutrements | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | accoutrements | 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Pipe Banner – Major Andrew LeMesurier, CD | Heraldry: Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules a falcon rising, wings expanded, on a field of khaki Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a field of khaki Culture: French Service: 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders 1943 – 1945; 48th Highlanders – 1946 – 1954 (?) In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom that all Field Officers (Company Commander, usually a Major) or higher have a Pipe Banner that is carried by … | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Col. Frank F. McEachren, CM, CVO, ED, CD | Heraldry: Motto: Constant We Reverse: On a wreath of vert and gules, a dexter arm, in tartan, embowed, holding a bezant-roundles, all on a field of gules. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a field of khaki Culture: Scottish Service: In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom that all Field Officers (Company Commander, usually a Major) or higher have a Pipe Banner that is carried by their Piper on parade. It … | Accoutrements | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner (#2)- Lt. Col. Duncan Donald, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Toujours Pret Translation: (French) Always Ready Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dexter arm in armour, embowed, in hand a sword, proper,, on a field of purpure Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Donald Service: Commanding Officer – 134th Battalion C.E.F. (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1916; 48th Highlanders (Home Battalion) 1891 – 1915 and 1916 – 1918 In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Charles Edward Bent, CMG, DSO, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Nec Temere Nec Timide Translation: (Latin) Neither rashly nor timidly Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a demi-lion rampant, holding in its paws a Bezant-Roundles, on a field of or Obverse: 48th Highlanders Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: English Service: Commanding Officer, 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916 – 1919; 17th Bn (Nova Scotia) 1914 – 1915; 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1919 – Pl Commander – … | Accoutrements | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner # 3 – Lt. Col. Duncan Donald, VD | Heraldry: Motto; Pro Rege et Patria Translation: (French) For King and Country Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dexter arm in armour, embowed, in hand a sword, hilt and pommel of the first, proper, on a field of khaki Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a filed of azure Culture: Scottish, Donald Service: 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1915 and 1916 – 1918; Commanding Officer 134th Battalion C.E.F. (48th Highlanders) – 1915 – 1916 In the 48th … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Major L. R. M. Currie, CD | Heraldry: Motto: My Hope is Constant in Thee Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a castle triple towered, a dexter arm in armour, embowed, in hand a scimitar, proper, encircled in a belt and buckle of gules, on a field of or (khaki?) Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish Service: 48th Highlanders of Canada 1959 – 1975 (estimated) In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Major AJ (Alec) Sinclair, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Semper Credens Translation: (Latin) Always Believing (Trusting) Reverse: Arms: a cross engrailed sable surmounted in chief and in base one stag courant gules attired and inguled or, surmounted by a cock sejeant argent accompanied by a stag’s antler on either side gules. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Sinclair Service: 48th Highlanders 1899 – 1914; South Africa with RCRI 1899 – 1900; 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Pipe Banner – HCol John B. Newman, MSM, SBStJ, CD | Heraldry: Motto: Ubi Amore Ibi Fides Translation: Where there is love there is faith Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a lion rampant or, on a field of gules. The initials M. F. N. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure. The initials J. B. N. Culture: English Service: Honourary Colonel 2011 – 2013; Honourary Lieutenant Colonel 2007 – 2010; 48th Highlanders of Canada 1957 – 1963. Also in … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C., 2000 - 21st C. | accoutrements | 1946 2000-21st-c |
| Pipe Banner – Field Officer, Unknown | Heraldry: Motto: Virtute Adepta Translation: (Latin) Acquired by Virtue Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a horse passant argent, on a field of gules Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure. Culture: unknown Service: Unknown: the design of the Buckle Badge is consistent with other officers’ badges in the 1900 to 1920 era. | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Major Samuel Hume Crawford | Heraldry: Motto: Sine Labe Nota Translation: (Latin) Noted without Dishonour Reverse: On a field of or and gules, an ermine passant, proper, on a field of vert. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Crawford of Crawfuid Service:48th Highlanders 1893 – 1915; WWI – 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916, 12th Reserve Battalion, 1st Quebec Regimental Depot, 20th Reserve Battalion, and 42nd Battalion 1917-1918. 2nd Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1940 In the 48th Highlanders … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Major B. B. King, ED | Heraldry: Motto: Audaces Fortuna Juvat; Translation: (Latin) Fortune Favours the Bold; Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a griffin segreant, of the fist, supporting a broken spear, proper, on a field of argent; Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure; Culture: Motto and crest have not been found together although both are associated with the King family. Service of Major B. B. King: 48th Highlanders – … | Accoutrements | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. George M. Alexander, MC, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Ducitur Non Trahitur; Translation: (Latin) He is led, not drawn; Reverse: On a wreath of azure and gules, a Horse’s head bridled and couped, proper, on a filed of azure; Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure, Culture: Scottish or English, Alexander family Service of Lt. Colonel Alexander: Commanding Officer, Home Battalion – 1936 – 1939; 48th Highlanders of Canada -1905 – 1914 and 1920 – 1939; 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1914 … | Accoutrements | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | accoutrements | 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Hamish K. Macintosh, MBE, ED (MID) | Heraldry: Motto: Touch Not the Cat Bot a Glove; Reverse: On a wreath of or and azure, a cat salient gardant, proper of the first, encircled in a belt and buckle of the second on a field of gules; Obverse; 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a field of khaki; Culture: Scottish, Clan Mackintosh Service: Commanding Officer 1955 – 1958, 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders – 1940 – 1945; 48th Highlanders 1946 – 1958. In the 48th … | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Major J. E. Featherstone, CD | Heraldry: Motto: Manu Forti; Translation: (Latin) With a Strong Hand; Reverse: On a wreath of or and blue celeste, a dexter cubit arm holding erect a dagger in pale, hilt and pommel of the first, encircled in a belt and buckle of azure on a field of gules. The initials J E F; Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a filed of khaki; Culture: Scottish, clan MacKay Service: Enlisted for overseas 10 Sept 1939; assigned home … | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. D. M. Robertson, MVO, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Virtutis Gloria Merces; Translation: (Latin) Glory is the Reward of Valour Reverse: On a wreath of sable and gules, a dexter hand holding an imperial crown, all proper, on a filed of gules Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Robertson. Service: Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders 1906 – 1911; Honourary Lieutenant Colonel 1911 – 1940; 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1911 In the 48th Highlanders of Canada … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. George T. Chisholm, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Feros Ferio Translation: (Latin) I am Fierce with the Fierce Reverse: On a wreath of the argent and gules, a dexter hand couped at the wrist holding erect a dagger, proper of the first, on which is transfixed a boar’s head, coupled close, langued gules, on a field of gules Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Chisholm Service: Commanding Officer 92nd Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916 – 1917; 48th Highlanders 1902 … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. J. A. Currie, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Dhandeon Co Heirach Translation: (Gaelic) from Dhandeon co heiragh ali – In spite of who would gainsay Reverse: On a wreath of or and sable, on a castle triple towered, an arm in armour, embowed, holding a scimitar, proper, on a field of gules Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan MacDonald of Clanranald Service: Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders 1913 – 1914; Commanding Officer 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1914 – 1915; … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Major Robert S. Wilson, ED | Heraldry: Motto: Res Non Verba Translation: (Latin) Deeds not Words Reverse: On a wreath of or and azure, a demi-wolf rampant of the first, on a field of azure Obverse: 48th Highlanders. Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Irish or English, Wilson family Service: 48th Highlanders 1900 – 1915; raised a company for the 35th Battalion – 1914 – 1915; transferred to 83 O.S. Battalion In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Captain F. M. Perry | Heraldry: Motto: Non Sibi; Translation: (Latin) Not for Himself; Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a pelican argent winged in her piety, proper, on a field of purpure Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a filed of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Cullen or Aillen Service: 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1914; 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1914 – 1915 In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom that all Field Officers (Company Commander, usually a Major) or … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. K. R. Marshall, CMG, DSO, VD | Heraldry: Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a chevalier in armour holding a scroll in is dexter hand raised and a sword in his sinister hand held behind his back, proper, on a field of vert. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Marshall Service; 48th Highlanders 1900 – 1914; 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1914 – 1916; 12th Cdn Infantry Brigade 1916; DAQMG 3rd Cdn Division 1917 … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Pipe Banner – Captain E. C. Gordon, MC | Heraldry: Motto: Animo Non Astutia Translation: (Latin) By Courage, not by Strategem Reverse: Out of crest coronet a buck’s head, proper, attired or on a field of vert Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Gordon Service: 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1918; 4th Battalion 1918 – 1919, wounded at Amiens 1918; 48th Highlanders Home Battalion 1919 – 1934 In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom that all … | Accoutrements | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | accoutrements | 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Regimental Pipe Banner – 1959 – 1991 – 48th Highlanders of Canada | Heraldry: Motto: Dileas gu Brath Translation: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a falcon couped (appears more like an eagle erased) within a torteau, surmounted by an imperial crown and surrounded by a wreath of thistle and maple leaves which is surrounded by a laurel of or on which are the Battle Honours of South Africa, First and Second World Wars on a field of azure Obverse: The Union Jack … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1946 |
| Regimental Pipe Banner – 1928 – 1959 – 48th Highlanders of Canada | Heraldry: Motto: Dileas gu Brath Translation: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever Reverse: The Union Jack on which is surmounted the Crown and the 48th Highlanders Crest Obverse: Roman numerals “48” surrounded by laurels of Maple Leaves on one side and thistles on the other and surmounted by a Falcon’s head couped or on a wreath of or and gules (appears similar to an eagle’s head erase) and on ribbons are the Battle Honours for South Africa and First World … | Accoutrements | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Trumbull Warren, OBE, CD | Heraldry: Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dove with wings displayed, argent in its beak an olive branch vert, below the initials T.W. on a field of vair Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a filed of azure. Culture: English Service: Honourary Colonel, 1977 – 1979; Honourary Lt. Colonel, 1972 – 1977; 48th Highlanders 1934 – 1939; 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders 1939 – 1944; ADC to General Montgomery 1942; Personal Assistant … | Accoutrements | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Duncan Donald, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Toujours Pret; Translation: (French) Always Ready; Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dexter arm in armour, embowed, in hand a sword, proper, on a field of khaki; Obverse: 134th Battalion, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of Davidson tartan; Culture: Scottish, Donald. Service: Commanding Officer, 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1916; 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1915 and 1916 – 1918. In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom that all Field Officers … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. C. W. Darling, VD | Heraldry: Motto: Dei Donum Translation: (Latin) The Free Gift of God Culture: Scottish, Clan Darling Reverse: On a wreath of or and azure, a dexter hand holding a heart, all proper, on a field of azure Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Darling Service: Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders Home Battalion, 1915 – 1919 and 1919 – 1923; 48th Highlanders 1898 – 1923 In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Shadow Box – Medals – B72745 Pte. John Smith Berry, 1st Battalion | Shadow box containing medals, photos and letters re B72745 John Smith Berry, killed in action 5 October, 1944. Berry was driver to Lt. Col. Ian Johnston from Sicily through the Hitler Line and transferred to 11 Brigade to remain Johnston’s driver when Johnston had been promoted to Brigadier. Medals: a. Italy Star, b.39/45 Star, c. The Defence Medal, d. 1939-1945 War Medal, e. Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, f. Canadian Efficiency … | Accoutrements, Medals | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements medals | 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| 48th Highlanders Cap badges and insignia 1891-1938 | These badges are part of a complete collection of cap-badges struck since the founding of the regiment in 1891. The collection was created and donated by CCWO W.P. Elms, MMM, CD. CCWO W.P. Elms was regimental Sargeant Major 1961 – 1970, co-founder of the regimental museum in 1957, curator from 1959 to 1996 and official advisor to the Canadian War Museum. 1. 48th Battalion (Highlanders) Cap badge 1891-1902 2. … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | uniforms | 1891-1913 1920-1938 |
| Afghanistan Handbook Annex carried by Canadian troops | Multi page, spiral bound handbook Annex used by Canadian troops in ISAF and Combined Forces Command in Afghanistan. This small annex was a quick Aide Memoir easily carried in a pocket of the uniform. | Accoutrements | 2000 - 21st C. | accoutrements | 2000-21st-c |
| Uniform Patches – Afghanistan | Uniform patches worn in Afghanistan theatre Top Row 1. CFC (Combined Forces Command) later CSTC-A (Combined Transition Command – Afghanistan); 2. 1/205 Brigade, 1-10 OMLT; 3. ANCOP (Afghan National Civil Order Police); Second Row 4. Canadian National Identifier – arrid CADPAT pattern; 5. Canadian National Identifier – Arrid CADPAT pattern; 6. Name patch – Arrid pattern; Third Row 7. Afghan national identifier worn by all Afghan National Security Forces, both … | Uniforms | 2000 - 21st C. | uniforms | 2000-21st-c |
| Combat Boots – High – Afghanistan | Tan, high cut combat boots worn in Afghanistan | Uniforms | 2000 - 21st C. | uniforms | 2000-21st-c |
| Capt. S. B. East – Pocket Watch | This watch was presented to Padre East on July 21, 1943 in Sicily, 11 days after the Allied landings at Pachino. It was given to Capt. East by L. Swift, a driver of the Army Service Corps attached to the 48th Highlanders Regimental Aid Post. It is thought that it may have been given to Swift by an Italian in return for cigarettes. The watch is a Cylindre – 10 … | Memorabilia | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | memorabilia | 1939-1945 |
| Side Drum – 48th Highlander Cadets | Side Drum made by the Premier drum company from 1965 to 1987 and is a rod tension drum. The model is either the Royal Scot or the Super Royal Scot. These rod drums were streamlined in appearance when compared with rope drums. The “rods” made execution of beatings much easier for drummers and the maintenance is minimal. The 48th Highlanders crest and battle honours have been installed by a “decal”. … | Equipment | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | equipment | 1946 |
| Standards of 48th Highlanders Chapter IODE | Two Standards of the Union Jack held in a wooden mount. A framed charter crest of the 48th Chapter IODE is centered at eye level between the two Standards. The standards of the 48th Highlanders Chapter IODE were laid up in the Regimental Museum by Vi Fletcher, standard-bearer, assisted by Mrs. Marjorie Harding on 3 May 1987. Mrs. R. S. Wilson had presented the Standards at the inaugural meeting of … | Accoutrements | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1891-1913 1946 |
| Cross of 28111 Private (Bugler) Morgan Dudley | Wooden grave marker of 28111 Private (Bugler) Morgan Dudley, No. 4 Company, 15th Battalion C.E.F. Bugler Morgan Dudley attested into the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) at Valcartier camp in Quebec on September 22, 1914. His attestation papers stated that he was born in Birmingham, England and that he had served three years in the Canadian Militia with the 48th Highlanders. Private Dudley gave no year of birth on his Attestation … | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| World War One Hospital Gas Mask | Early World War 1 gas mask designed for use for hospital patients situated near the front lines where gas attacks were imminent. They were made up of the constituents of the “Model 17 Ledermasken” that is, the lenses with reinforcing “spiders” and the later war 17 “third model” filter canister. The hood-like design allowed for the mask to be slipped over the heads of the patients that were lying prone … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Program – Change of RSM, 24 November 2006 – CWO R. A. Alkema to CWO P. W. G. McIntyre | Change of Regimental Sergeant Major from CWO R. A. Alkema, CD to CWO P.W.G McIntyre, CD Program and Biographies | Programs and menus, Event related | 2000 - 21st C. | programs-menus event-related | 2000-21st-c |
| Afghanistan National Flag – 2016 | Large Afghanistan flag brought back from deployment in Afghanistan by Sgt. Iain Kincaid, 48th Highlanders | Memorabilia | 2000 - 21st C. | memorabilia | 2000-21st-c |
| ARRID pattern small pack – Afghanistan | This ARRID print small pack was introduced in 2006 as part of field dress and webbing uniform for the Afghanistan campaign. | Uniforms | 2000 - 21st C. | uniforms | 2000-21st-c |
| British 1907 Mk1 bayonet | British pattern 1907 No.1 bayonet recovered near Puit 14 captured by the 15th Battalion during the assault on Hill 70 at Bois Hugo on the 15th of August 1917. | Weapons | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | weapons | 1914-1919 |
| British 303 and German 8mm Casing and Clip | Shell casing and stripper clips recovered near Puit 14 captured by the 15th Battalion during the assault on Hill 70 at Bois Hugo on the 15th of August 1917. | Weapons | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | weapons | 1914-1919 |
| Grave Marker of Capt. Richard Austin Brown, MC | Wooden cross painted white erected in memory of Captain R.A. Brown of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders), died of wounds November 14, 1917. No. 3 Company 15th Battalion C.E.F. He is buried in Lijssenthoek Military cemetery near Poperinghe, Belgium. At some point following the war, the Brown family obtained the original grave marker from their son’s grave at Lijssenthoek when the Commonwealth War Graves Commission removed all the wartime markers and … | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| 802640 Pte. W. T. Neely Medals in Shadow Box | a. Victory Medal, b. British War Medal, c. Memorial plaque in circular wooden holder, d, Memorial Cross all encased in a shadow box Pte. Wilfred Truman Neely was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917. His name is stenciled on the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) cross erected on Vimy Ridge the night of 10/11 April. The Vimy Cross is now in the 48th Highlanders Museum. | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1914-1919 |
| 803138 Pte. C.A. Jensen Medals in Shadow box | a. Victory Medal, b. British War Medal, c. Memorial plaque in circular wooden holder, d, Memorial Cross all encased in a shadow box Pte. C. A. Jensen was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917. His name is stenciled on the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) cross erected on Vimy Ridge the night of 10/11 April. The Vimy Cross is now in the 48th Highlanders Museum. | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1914-1919 |
| Afghanistan – Full Fighting Order – BGen G Young OMM, MSM, CD – 2006 | a. Arrid Helmet cover with US UCP (Universal Camouflage Pattern) Velcro rank identifier patch – Brigadier General , b. helmet, c. arrid canteen cover, d. name patch, e. Arrid shirt, f. Arrid vest with all pouches. g. arrid pants, h. tan combat boots, i. Arrid slip on rank, Brigadier General, j. sunglasses, k, Afghan pattern scarf, l. tan Canada shoulder patches, velcro backing, m. tac-vest with pouches, n. tan gloves, o. … | Uniforms | 2000 - 21st C. | uniforms | 2000-21st-c |
| Afghanistan Combat Uniform – Sgt. Ian Kinkaid | Worn during rotation in Afghanistan. a. Arrid Combat shirt with OMLT patches, b. arrid combat pants, c. Tan combat boots, d. Tan combat shirt, e. OTW (outside the wire) shirt with patches, f. Frag vest cover, g. tan gloves, h. tan cloth hat, i. olive drab flashlight, Bright Star MX – 212/U Note name and blood type inked on frag vest cover. Part of Full Fighting Order, 2006 The current … | Uniforms | 2000 - 21st C. | uniforms | 2000-21st-c |
| 15th Bn Daily Orders appointing Lt Col Bent as Commanding Officer | Order awards Major C E Bent the MID; appoints him Lt. Col. and to command the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) Telegraph of daily orders from July 7th, 1916 framed in wood. Also CSM Maybin W. and A/Sgt Binnie W. J. awarded MID; CSM Fraser W. G. awarded Distinguished Service Cross and Lt E.S. Botterell killed in action date. Standing Orders are a general direction to each unit from a Headquarters … | Research, Routine Orders | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | research unit-orders | 1914-1919 |
| Early Gas Mask – Circa Dec 6 1916 | Early version of gas mask for British and Canadian forces. Missing is the purifying cartridge to be attached to the device on the front. First widely distributed version of the gas mask to Canadian forces. In dire situations the cartridge attachment hole could be used in conjunction with the shell dressing kit to have a make-shift cartridge by urinating on the gauze rolling it up and stuffing the gauze in … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Shell Casing placed on Lt. Col. Mackenzie’s grave in Wilp | Brass shell casing was placed on the grave of Lt. Col. Donald Mackenzie who was killed in action at Wilp on 12 April 1945. Mackenzie was first buried on the dyke at Wilp with 18 other 48th Highlanders. The graves were moved subsequently to Holten Cemetery. The shell was presented by the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipes and Drums at Beekbergen in May 1991. A plaque accompanying the presentation reads: … | Memorabilia | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | memorabilia | 1939-1945 1946 |
| Blazer Crest of Old Comrades Association on Stuart of Fingask tartan | Crest for blazer. Crest is in metallic thread with falcon in silver and black above Old Comrades Association lettering in banner in red and gold. Crest is mounted on a piece of Stuart of Fingask tartan and is all framed in black wood with glass cover. The Fingask is worn by the Pipers of the 48th Highlanders for their kilt and pipe bag. | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1946 |
| Blazer Crest of Old Comrades Association on Davidson tartan | Crest for blazer. Crest is in metallic thread with falcon in silver and black above Old Comrades Association lettering in banner in red and gold. Crest is mounted on a piece of Davidson tartan and is all framed in black wood with glass cover. | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1946 |
| Plaque of friendship of Dutch Canadians to 48th Highlanders | Brass plaque presented in May 1970 by Dutch Canadians of Toronto to recognize and commemorate the friendship between the Dutch and the 48th Highlanders for their participation with other Canadians in the Liberation of The Netherlands in 1944/45. The lion crest of Holland is at the top centre. | Memorabilia | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | memorabilia | 1946 |
| Name of Ross, 15th Battalion, carved in stone wall of house during WWI | Stone from wall of house in France undergoing reconstruction. Stone has carving of “Ross 48th Highlanders” on face. Ross was a member of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). The stone was noticed by a member of 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipes and Drums while he was on vacation in France. He acquired the stone from the owners and donated it to the 48th Highlanders museum. | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| 48th Highlanders Museum opening Register signed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II | Frontispiece of Visitor Register signed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th Highlanders of Canada and signed by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on the opening of the 48th Highlanders Museum in St Andrew’s Church on 29 June 1997. | Memorabilia | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | memorabilia | 1946 |
| Memorial Plaque of 27742 LCpl Harold V. V. Davis | Memorial Plaque: large circular disk with figure of Britannia, lion and dolphins; Has manufacturer’s stamp on the reverse, W; Lot number between the lion’s rear leg and tail, 15. Harold V. V. Davis on front. | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1914-1919 |
| Sweatshirt with bullet holes – Pte. John Tescione | This sweatshirt was sent to all members of the 48th Highlanders serving in Yugoslavia with the UN by the 48th Chapter of the Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire (IODE) for Christmas 1994. Pte John Tescione was wearing it for warmth under his uniform when he was shot multiple times on New Year’s eve, 1994, at a road block by Serb troops. One bullet hole is visible on the … | Accoutrements | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | accoutrements | 1946 |
| Original draft of Instrument of Surrender of All German Armed Forces – 4 May 1945 | Original carbon copy draft of the “Instrument of Surrender of All German Armed Forces in HOLLAND, in Northeast Germany including all islands and in DENMARK. ” 4 May 1945. Foolscap page, typescript carbon copy with handwritten addition and corrections in ink. Titled as above, then followed by seven (7) typescript sections, the first with the handwritten addition pertaining to navel assets. Document is signed in ink at lower left: “B.L. … | Official, Documents | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | official-correspondence documents | 1939-1945 |
| Uniform of Lt. Col. Charles E. Bent, CMG, DSO, VD | Khaki tunic with ribbons and Lt. Col. rank; Sam Browne, officer’s tie, khaki shirt and Davidson tartan kilt. All belonging to Lt. Col. Bent LCol Bent transferred from the 17th Bn (Nova Scotia) in 1915 and became Commanding Officer of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in May 1916 following the death of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO. He served as CO through the battles of The Somme, Vimy Ridge, Hill … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1914-1919 1939-1945 |
| Brigadier Ian S JOHNSTON, CBE, DSO*, ED, CD (MID) – Tunic and Medals | Khaki tunic with Brigadier gorgets on lapels, medals mounted on chest with CBE around neck. Sam Browne, Davidson tartan kilt, glengarry and officer’s tie. All original worn by Brig. Johnston. Shirt from Museum collection. Medals: a) Distinguished Service Order with Bar; b) 1939-1945 Star; c) The Italy Star d) The France & Germany Star; e) Defence medal; f) Canadian Volunteer Service medal with Clasp; g) The 1939-1945 War medal with … | Uniforms | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1939-1945 |
| Pipes of Pipe Major James Fraser | Pipes used by PM Fraser though his entire career including 39 years as Pipe Major of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1913 – 1952. In 1913, after 21 years service with the Gordon Highlanders in Scotland Fraser replied to a notice from Lt. Col. William Hendrie asking for a “competent” piper to be the Pipe Major of the 48th Highlanders. Fraser sailed for Canada and enlisted on 30 May 1913. … | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | equipment | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| H/Maj Alex Rapson – Communion Kit | Communion kit containing: Leather case, canvas carrier (to rear left in photo), silver chalice, 2 sealed cruets, wafers and wafer tray, compartment lid, Union Jack, linens, cleaning cloth. For services in the field the Union Jack was draped over ammunition cases or other equipment to form the altar. H/Major Alex Rapson was the Padre of the 48th Highlanders in northern Italy and for the entire campaign to free The Netherlands … | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| Animal bone from WWI with signatures | Animal bone, part of hip of mule or horse. Inscribed names, in black ink, of members of the 134th Battalion of the 48th Highlanders who were at Witley Camp, Surrey England. Names are signatures or printed, some with Company designation and/or rank. In the top corner against a gold paint background is “Subscribe to Canadian +” where plus is red, standing for the Red Cross. The bone is shellacked. | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| Gas alarm rattle, c 1916 | Gas alarm rattle used by sentries to signal a gas attack. Rattle is of wood with metal screws and side plates on rattle. Handle octagonal with metal pin through ratchet element. The rattle is spun by holding in the air and swinging the handle in a circular motion to cause the arm piece to spin thus clacking the ratchet. The rattle was issued circa 1916 following the first chlorine gas … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Carving in Souterrain by 77711 LCpl Oscar Green, 15th Bn | This carving is a replica, the exact size as the original that was carved into the chalk walls of the Souterrain (tunnels) under the approaches to Vimy Ridge. Canadian troops were kept hidden in the souterrain for the month prior to the attack on Vimy Ridge on 09 April 1917. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of carvings and drawings are on the walls of the souterrain and those of the 15th Battalion … | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| Carving in Souterrain by 802039 Pte Robert McKee | This carving is a replica, exact size as the original that was carved into the chalk walls of the Souterrain (tunnels) under the approaches to Vimy Ridge. Canadian troops were kept hidden in the souterrain for the month prior to the attack on Vimy Ridge on 09 April 1917. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of carvings and drawings are on the walls of the souterrain and those of the 15th Battalion are … | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| Vimy Cross of 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) | Vimy Ridge – 9 April 1917: At first light on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, behind rolling barrages of artillery, 20,000 Canadians emerged from their tunnels on a front of almost five miles. In the face of heavy machine gun fire, they advanced through mud, shell holes and mine craters, breaking three successive German lines. The 15th Battalion, in the first assault wave on the right flank of the Canadian … | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | memorabilia | 1914-1919 |
| Dominion Rifle Association Medal, Ontario Eight 1905 – Won by Henry Kerr | Dominion Rifle Association Medal Ontario Eight 1905. In two bars above “Ontario Eight” and “1905”. Suspended below bars by two links is a star on which is a shield surmounted by a beaver. “London Merchants D.R.A.” engraved on shield. Medal won by Henry Kerr at the DRA Competition (shooting) in London, Ontario. Passed on by granddaughter (Mary Kerr). He died in 1930s. He is buried in the 48th gravesites at … | Trophies | 1891 - 1913 Early years | trophies | 1891-1913 |
| WO1 (RSM) S Montgomery MM CD Miniatures | 10 Medals a) Military Medal b) The 1939-1945 Star c) The Italy Star d) The France & Germany Star e) The Defence Medal f) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with bar g) The 1939-1945 War Medal h) Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal – 1953 I) Canadian Efficiency Medal (George VI) j) Canadian Forces Decoration These are miniature medals, mounted. | Medals | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Islington Award 1897 for Bayonet Competition – Sgt. A Rankin | Islington Award 1897 belonging to Sgt. A. Rankin. The Islington Award – gold medal is for the Islington Royal Military Tournament of June 1897. A team of 10 Highlanders went to England to participate in the bayonet competition, winning first the Colonial Competition, then the Regulars versus the Colonials and finally the mixed Regulars against the 48th Highlanders making the 48th Highlanders the overall winners in the British Empire for … | Trophies | 1891 - 1913 Early years | trophies | 1891-1913 |
| Sgts Sash belonging to Sgt. Rankin | Red worsted Sgt’s Sash belonging to Sgt. A. Rankin. Affixed to the sash, for display purposes by Sgt. Rankin’s family and the Museum, is the Islington Award for the Islington Royal Military Tournament of June 1897. A team of 10 Highlanders went to England to participate in the bayonet competition, winning first the Colonial Competition, then the Regulars versus the Colonials and finally the mixed Regulars against the 48th Highlanders … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Communion Kit of H/Major Stuart East, MBE, MC | Brown leather case with 4 compartments; 2 cruets in glass with silver caps; Silver host container with cross engraved on top; silver chalice; white altar cloth; white cleaning cloth; sheet of note paper, folded, with notes made by Padre East | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| BGen Peter A..G. Cameron medal – Order of St. John | Commander of the Order of St. John (medal with black cloth strap to be worn around the neck) | Medals | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1946 |
| BGen PAG Cameron, OMM, CStJ, CD – Medals | 7 Medals – Court Mounted: a) Order of Military Merit – Officer b) Commander of the Order of St. John c) 1968 Confederation Centennial Medal d) Silver Jubilee Medal – Queen Elizabeth II e) 125th Canadian Confederation Medal f) 50th Jubilee Medal – Queen Elizabeth II g) Canadian Forces Decoration with 2 bars (signifying 32 years of service) | Medals | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1946 |
| Capt. A.C.H. Andrews MC | Military Cross; medal is in original maroon leather case; shipping box with issue certificate holds the leather case. Captain Arthur Claud Henry Andrews, MC was with the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1914-1919 |
| Capt. A. C. H. Andrews MC – case | original maroon leather case for Military Cross; leather case comes in mailing box with issue certificate in the inside bottom of box. Capt. Arthur Claud Henry Andrews was 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1914-1919 |
| LT. Col. George T. Chisholm VD medals | 5 medals: a) British War Medal b) Victory Medal c) King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 d) Colonial Long Service and Good Conduct Medal e) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration, Victoria Medals are mounted in a shadow box case with glass lid. Plate with “Lieutenant-Colonel George T. Chisholm VD 48th Highlanders World War I” on bottom rim of case Service with 48th Highlanders: Commanding Officer 92nd Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916 … | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | medals | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Cpl Gordon Outhwaite medals | 7 medals, court mounted: a) 1939-1945 Star b) Italy Star c) France Germany Star d) Defense Medal e) Canadian Volunteer Long Service Medal f) 1939-1945 War Medal g) Efficiency Service Medal. Also Ecumenical Hospitaller Order of Saint John Knights of Malta. This is an Unofficial Order, not recognized as a military decoration. Only worn with civilian dress. | Medals | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Brigadier Ian Johnston and His Majesty King George VI – Italy, June 1944 | Brigadier Ian Johnston, Officer Commanding the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade, escorts His Majesty King George VI during inspection and visit to 11 Brigade in Italy, shortly after Johnston was promoted to its command on 24 June 1944. | Images | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1939-1945 |
| Do you remember “Hole on the right” | Ink drawing of a line of soldiers passing information on the ground layout at night drawn by Lt. J E Banton. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 Platoon, Bombing section. … | Art | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | art | 1914-1919 |
| Letter to Capt J.I. Davidson, 1891, authorizing recruiting of Highlanders | Order to begin enrolling men, from Lt. Col. W.D. Otter, DA.G., dated 20 October 1891. This letter from the Deputy Commander of the militia district was the first order received, four days after the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) had been gazetted officially. Captain Davidson had been selected as the 1st Commanding Officer and was awaiting his promotion to Lt. Col. and appointment to Command. in a black wooden frame with glass … | Documents, Official | 1891 - 1913 Early years | documents official-correspondence | 1891-1913 |
| They Also Buy Victory Bonds Poster | A 30 inch (76.2 cm) by 40 inch (102 cm) poster from the painting of 1st Division advancing in Italy | Images | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1939-1945 |
| 48th 50th Ann. 1941- Senior Officers Discussing Parade | General Sir Ian Hamilton GCB, GCMG, DSO with Brigadier Eric Haldenby, former Commanding Officer of the 48th Highlanders, and LCol W W Southam, Commanding Officer in discussions at Regiment’s 50th anniversary parade at Redhill, Surrey, England on 12 October 1941. General Hamilton, of the Gordon Highlanders, was Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 48th Highlanders from 1911 to 1947. | Images | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1939-1945 |
| Soldier at observation post with bare-legs looking with binoculars | Soldier with bare-legs at an observation post looking with binoculars. | Images | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | images | 1914-1919 |
| Picture of Soldier in Marching Order South Africa – Private Aleck Sinclair | Pte Aleck Sinclair in full Marching Order. Aleck Sinclair, born 27 July 1892 served in 3 wars – South Africa, WWI and WWII. His service was: 48th Highlanders 1899 – 1914; South Africa with RCRI 1899 – 1900; 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1914 – 1916 – wounded at Sanctuary Woods, 3 June 1916; WWII -Officer Commanding Bermuda Defense Forces. Total Service with the 48th Highlanders from 1900 to 1944. In … | Images | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| Sketch drawing of Sentry watching fire | Ink sketch, pencil, 14 in x 8 in Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 Platoon, Bombing section. He was commissioned from the rank of Corporal in early 1918 and finished … | Art | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | art | 1914-1919 |
| Watercolour of Rimini 1944 by Pte D. J. Mathieson – 1st Bn 48th Highlanders | Watercolour by Private D.J. Mathieson painted following the battle for Rimini, Italy. Framed with glass cover. | Art | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | art | 1939-1945 |
| 48th Bn on Parade 1899 | Original Painting of the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) in full scarlet dress uniform. In the foreground on horseback is LCol Cosby, Commanding Officer. The picture is signed by the artist, Arthur H. Hider. The city of Toronto skyline is in the distant background. Notice the pipers are wearing the Davidson Tartan. In 1913 pipers changed to the Stewart of Fingask Tartan. The painting was later published in lithograph as a supplement … | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years | art | 1891-1913 |
| 48th Bn on parade 1899 | Lithograph of the original painting of the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) in full scarlet dress uniform, displayed in the museum. Under the painting on the left side: ‘Supplement to the Christmas Globe, 1899’. In the foreground on horseback is LCol Cosby, Commanding Officer. The picture is signed by the artist, Arthur H. Hider. The city of Toronto skyline is in the distant background. Notice the pipers are wearing the Davidson Tartan. … | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years | art | 1891-1913 |
| Marching past Canada Life Bldg – 1897 | This painting by the watercolour artist Jos Biehn shows the 48th Highlanders in full scarlet dress uniforms marching south on University Avenue in front of the Canada Life Assurance Building. It is signed by the artist in the bottom left corner with the date 1897. | Art | 1891 - 1913 Early years | art | 1891-1913 |
| Flag marking the limit of advance of the 15th Battalion on Vimy Ridge | Flag marker placed on Vimy Ridge battlefield to mark the furthest advance of the 1st Division which included the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). Donated in 1927 to the 48th Highlanders by Lord Byng of Vimy | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Lt. Col. C. E. Bent, CMG, DSO, VD – oil painting | Oil painting on canvas of Lt. Col Bent, painted post war. | Art | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | art | 1914-1919 |
| RSM G.M Stephen Miniature medals | 10 medals – Miniatures a) 1914-15 Star b) British War Medal c) Victory Medal d) 1939-1945 Star e) Italy Star f) Defence Medal g) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp h) 1939-1945 War Medal i) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (George V) j) Canadian Efficiency Medal (George VI) with two clasps Medals in a silver cigarette case. Engraved on the inner lid is ” Presented to RSM G M … | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | medals | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| LCol Donald A. Mackenzie DSO, (USA-DSC) – Medals | Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1944-1945. Killed in action at Wilp, The Netherlands, 12 April 1945. 8 Medals a) Distinguished Service Order b) The 1939-1945 Star c) The Italy Star d) The France & Germany Star e) Defence Medal f) Canadian Volunteer Service medal with Clasp g) The 1939-1945 War Medal h) Distinguished Service Cross (U.S.). The medals are encased in a wood, gilded frame with glass … | Medals | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | medals | 1939-1945 |
| Captain John Slatter, MBE, VD – Medals | 5 Medals a) Member of the Order of the British Empire b) North West Canada Medal with bar Saskatchewan c) 1935 Jubilee Medal d) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (George V) e) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration (George V) Captain Slatter was the Director of Music for the 48th Highlanders from 1896 to 1946, a remarkable 50 years. Captain John Slatter, MBE, VD – Bandmaster 1896 to 1946 For … | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| 134th BN CEF Officers Memorial Tablet from St. Bonar’s Church wall | Rectangular bronze tablet with raised frame like edge. On the Top is a 134th Bn cap badge surrounded by thistles and maples leaves and framed in a knotted square. Below are the words “IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 134TH BATTALION * 48TH HIGHLANDERS * WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE * 1914* IN THE GREAT WAR * 1918 *” 9 names are recorded below and “ERECTED BY THEIR BROTHER … | Memorabilia | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | memorabilia | 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Sgt. W.J. Baird Medals | 4 Medals a) The Atlantic Star b) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with bar c) The 1939-1945 War Medal d) Canadian Forces Decoration (King George VI) | Medals | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1939-1945 1946 |
| Lt. William Richard Bell, DSC – Medals | 4 Medals a) Distinguished Conduct Medal b) 1914-15 Star c) British War Medal d) Inter-Allied Victory Medal. William Bell joined on 19 Sept. 1914 at the age of 18 as a Private in the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). During the 2nd Battle of Ypres in April 1915, the first gas attack of the war, Pte. Bell served in No. 2 Company. He was wounded in the chest by shrapnel but … | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | medals | 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Private 92nd Battalion Service Dress, Marching Order, 1916 | Private of 92nd Battalion in Service Dress – Marching Order 1916 – tunic and webbing. (British Style) Khaki Serge Tunic, 5 large buttons, 6 small buttons, 2 collar badges (92nd), 2 Cdn Badges (Shoulder), 2 “92nd” Number Badge (Shoulder), 2 “Inf” Badges (Shoulder). Oliver Equipment, Belt (Waist), 2 Shoulder straps, 2 Ammo pouches, 1 Lark pack, 1 Mess tin cover British style Service Dress with 92nd Bn brass insignia. The … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Side Drum 48th – 1940 | Side Drum emblazoned with 48th Crest plus WWI Battle honours and South Africa 1899-1900. During the 48th Highlanders brief foray into France in June 1940 the Pipes and Drums had to abandon their drums before being evacuated back to England. Later that year in September Mr. Ernest F. Cooper Esq. of the Gillette Razor Company of Great Britain presented the band with a new set of eight side drums (one … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| Regimental Colour (Orig.) – 1892 | Regimental Colour (orig. – 1892). Silk with gold cords. Blue ground – Union Jack (small) ay staff side, Falcon over XLVIII (48) – surrounded by Maple Leaves “Dileas Gu Brath” scrolled below. Battle Honours scrolled below: Ypres 1915; Festubert, Mount Sorrel; Somme 1916; Vimy Ridge; Hill 70; Amiens; Scarfe 1918; Drocourt Queant. More information on the World War 1 Battle Honours is HERE. The 48th Highlanders’ first Stand of Colours … | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | equipment | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Lt. Col. C. W. Darling Blue Serge Patrol Tunic | blue serge tunic officer patrol jacket; Highland cuffs; cutaway ribbon Colonial Auxiliary Force Officer’s decoration; red whistle cord Falcons in brass/ L. Col. Rank on epaulettes pip and crown Worn by Lt. Col. C. W. Darling, VD from 1896 to 1924. Colonel Darling was Commanding Officer of the 48th Highlanders home battalion from 1915 – 1919 and 1919 – 1923. | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | uniforms | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Laurel Leaf Wreath for King’s Colour – 1919 | Laurel Leaves forming a circle with a plaque on the middle bottom of the wreath inscribed with “Presented by the 48th Highlanders Chapter IODE & attached to the Colours on their return from Germany May 1919”. The metal wreath was attached to the top of each of the Colour Standards (King’s Colour and Regimental Colour) for the parade and ceremony in Toronto marking the return of the 15th Battalion (48th … | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Sign – Ladysmith relieved February 28 1900 | long rectangular bronze plaque with lettering raised; has 2 holes at either end to be screwed in place. | Memorabilia | 1891 - 1913 Early years | memorabilia | 1891-1913 |
| Laurel Leaf Wreath for Regimental Colour – 1919 | Laurel Leaves forming a circle inscribed with “Presented by the 48th Highlanders Chapter IODE, attached to the colours on their return from Germany May 1919”. This wreath is one of two, each placed on the top of the standard for the King’s Colour and the Regimental Colour. | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| 48th Side Drum, Yellow WWI | A side drum with 48th Buckle badge crest – painted (chipping); rope tension – 9 brass – possibly used by 92nd Bn of the 48th Highlanders | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Bass Drum 15th Bn – Bullet Hole | Base Drum: wooden shell 13 lug ( brass) professional paint job no record of maker. Fake “heads” – new rope only original portions are : wooden shell, wooden cord hoops, 3 metal feet Among the several bass drums used by the 15th Bn. (48th Highlanders) this one is unique. In France, in 1917, German shrapnel pierced this bass drum while Drummer Fraser was carrying it, wounding him in the leg. … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Bass Drum 15th Bn – Fragment from St Julien | This portion of a bass drum shell was picked up on the battlefield near St. Julien in April 1915 by Lt. R.D. Pank of the Royal Engineers. This battle featured the first German gas attack of the war and decimated the ranks of the 15th Bn. during which this drum must have been lost. No record of this incident was made at the time. The drum shell bears the British … | Equipment | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1914-1919 |
| Side Drum 48th 1929 | Side Drum with 48th Crest and WWI Battle honours and South Africa 1899-1900. This drum has a silver plate presentation attached. The drum is a “Guards’ Style” drum (so called because it is 19″ in diameter) as opposed to the “Line Regiments’ Style” (18″ diameter). On the inside of the drum shell appear the names of two drummers who used this drum in the 1950s, J. Spears and L. Tucker. … | Equipment | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | equipment | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Side Drum – Ropes – 1960 | Rope Tension drum manufactured by George Potter & Co. Ltd. In the mid 1960s the Pipes and Drums received its final set of rope tension drums. This final set was emblazoned with the battle Honours of the 48th Highlanders earned in South Africa and both World Wars. This third set of snare drums introduced snares below the batter head (top skin). A throw off lever was provided to allow the … | Equipment | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | equipment | 1946 |
| Side Drum – Rod Tension – 1960s | While the 48th Pipes & Drums used rod tension drums from the mid 1950s on for competition work it wasn’t until the late 1960s that this model of side drum replaced ropes with rod tension devices on parade and other occasions. Several sets of “rods” have seen service with the band over since the 50s. These rod drums were streamlined in appearance when compared with rope drums. The “rods” made … | Equipment | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | equipment | 1946 |
| Bass Drum 48th – WWII | Base Drum with Royal Coat of Arms; 48th Crest and WWI Battle honours and South Africa 1899-1900. During the 48th Highlanders brief foray into France in June 1940 the Pipes and Drums had to abandon their drums before being evacuated back to England. Later that year in September Mr. Ernest F. Cooper Esq. of the Gillette Razor Company of Great Britain presented the band with a new set of eight … | Equipment | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | equipment | 1939-1945 |
| 306 Sergt. E.L. Odlum – Queen’s South African Medal | Queen’s South African medal. Victoria Regina – front; South Africa – back; 2 bars: Cape Colony – bar; Orange Free State – bar. On the back of the medal is inscribed : 306 Sergt. E. L. Odlum CS. Sgt Odlum volunteered for South Africa while with the 48th Highlanders and is believed to have served in South Africa with the Canadian Scouts. | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years | medals | 1891-1913 |
| 48th Highlanders Tenor Drum Pre WWI | This wooden shell tenor drum may pre-date the First World War but in any event it very likely is one of the drums carried overseas by the 15th Bn (48th Highlanders) in 1914 even though it carries no identification marks other than the Regimental Crest. The crest (buckle badge) is hand painted in gold and red. There is a band of colours along the top batter rim in black/red/green/red/black and … | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | equipment | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Lt. J.W. Osborne Medal | Queen’s South African medal. Victoria Regina – front; South Africa – back; Relief of Ladysmith – Bar; on rim of medal in scroll type letters “Lieut J.W. Osborne Sco. Rif.” As a 48th Highlander, Lt. Osborne volunteered for service in South Africa. | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years | medals | 1891-1913 |
| Jack Knife South Africa | A 5 inch by 1.5 inch (closed) jack knife with one large one small blade and a spike; has a ring for attaching to a rope. This was a standard issue. | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years | equipment | 1891-1913 |
| WWII ID Disks Pte J.C. Probert | three disks held together with a ring; one is an octagon shaped the other two are circular all are stamped with the same information listed: B39270 Pte J.C. Probert C/E Cdn | Accoutrements | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | accoutrements | 1939-1945 |
| Lt Maurice E. (Mike) Malone, MC Medals | Letter from Buckingham Palace accompanying the Memorial Plaque ; Memorial Plaque; 3 Medals a) 1914-15 Star b) British War Medal c) Victory Medal Lt. Malone was killed in action on 03 June 1916. | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1914-1919 |
| WO 1 Frederick Wigmore Miniature Medals | 10 Medals a) Military medal b) General Service Medal (George VI) c) The 1939-1945 Star d) The Italy Star e) The France & Germany Star f) Defence medal g) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp h) 1939-1945 Medal i) 1953 Coronation Medal j) Canadian Forces Decoration (George VI) WO1 Frederick Wigmore, MM, CD was Regimental Sergeant Major 1951 to 1956. He was an “original” of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders, … | Medals | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Lt. William Richard Bell, DSC – Vimy Pilgrimage Medal | Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936. Ribbon stripped with blue, yellow, blue. Vimy memorial surmounted a cross under a bed of poppies. Lt. Bell was one of four 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) veterans to attend as a member of the Guard of Honour at the Vimy Pilgrimage in 1936 to commemorate the Vimy Monument erected by Canada on Vimy Ridge. | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | medals | 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Sleeping Bag South Africa – 1899 – 1902 | large blanket with three levels that button together. Used by Canadian troops during the war in South Africa, 1899 – 1902 | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years | equipment | 1891-1913 |
| U.S. Enfield 1917 Rifle (Redband, Eddystone) | U.S. Enfield 1917 rifle; # 835259; Bolt action; Cal .306 (7.9 mm?); Has a red band to denote different ammunition needed. On rifle ” U.S. Model 1917 Eddy Stone 835259″; Bayonet “1917 Remington” U.S. | Weapons | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | weapons | 1914-1919 |
| Lee-Enfield Short Rifle Mk III No. 1 1917 | Lee-Enfield Short Rifle Mk III* No. 1 1917 ShtLE Mk III* (BSA Co.) Birmingham Small Arms; # 94280 Special Match, bolt action; Barrel length 25 3/16″ (640 mm); Cal .303 British (7.7 mm); Magazine (10 round capacity); Bayonet IR 132 1907 Wilkinson; Parkers sight 9.0 bayonet “IR 132” “1907 Wilkinson”; GR BSA Co. 1917 SMTLE III *; Listed as 94280G. Bolt removed and to the left of butt of the … | Weapons | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | weapons | 1914-1919 |
| SMLE No. 1 MK III Rifle (England 1918) | Lee-Enfield Short Rifle Mk III No. 1 1918 ShtLE Mk III* (Enfield) Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield (RSAF(E)); Bolt action, Cal .303 British (7.7 mm); Barrel length 25 3/16″ (640 mm); Magazine (10 round capacity); Bayonet “1907 Wilkinson” GR “214”; rifle “SMLE MK III*” Enfield 1918 # 9098 | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | weapons | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Ross MK III Rifle (M-10) 1916 | Ross Mk III Rifle (M-10); bolt action, Barrel length 25 3/16″; Cal .303 British (7.7 mm); Magazine (5 round capacity);Bayonet “28” “11” “8/16”; “Ross Rifle Co Quebec patent 1907″; rifle # 50661536; ” Ross Rifle Co Canada M-10″ Bolt removed and mounted to the left of gun butt in case Disabled: Barrel cut through and plugged. | Weapons | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | weapons | 1914-1919 |
| P/M J.R. Fraser Medals | 6 Medals a) India General Service Medal – Bars – Relief of Chitral, Punjab frontier 1897/98, Tirah 1897/98 b) Queens South African Medal with Bars – Cape Colony, Paardeburg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Belfast c) Kings South African Medal with Bars – S.A. 1901, S.A. 1902 d) 1933 Coronation Medal King George V e) Long Service & Good Conduct (British)(Edward VII) f) Canadian Efficiency Medal (George V) In 1913, after 21 years … | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Ross MK II (1905-1914) Rifle (Quebec) | (48th) Long #438; Bolt action, Barrel length 775 mm; Cal .303 British (7.7 mm); magazine (5 round capacity); on butt “48 / 438” “Quebec” 11** 638 / 1913 CR ; Bayonet with 48H inscribed on the handle. The 48th Regiment (Highlanders) was issued Mk II Ross rifles in the Spring-Summer of 1914 and the unit went to the field with them at Petawawa in June 1914. Those members of the … | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years | weapons | 1891-1913 |
| Ross MK III 1905 Rifle | Long #4019, bolt action, British length 775 mm, Cal .303, British (7.7 mm); magazine (5 round capacity). Bayonet with 48H inscribed on the handle. .303 round by butt of rifle. This rifle was an adaptation of the Rifle, Ross Mk II to use the Sight, Sutherland Mk II. Some internal improvements were made as well. The original sliding button safety and the magazine cut-off were retained, along with the 28 … | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | weapons | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Lee-Enfield MK I (1896) Rifle | # 1328, Lee Enfield magazine rifle MK I 1896 (LSA Co. Ltd.) Birmingham Small Arms, Mark 1*; bolt action; barrel length 30 3/16 (767 mm); Cal .303 British (7.7 mm); Magazine (10 round capacity); Bolt No. 17527; overall length 49 1/2; weight 9 1/4 pounds; Markings: on action “L.S.A. Co. Ld” 1896 L.E.I; butt “M&D” on butt place; on action # “1328”; on bayonet “12 / 220” “9 96 Sanderconsheffield” … | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years | weapons | 1891-1913 |
| Martini Henry Mk III 1882 Rifle – BSA & M Co. | Martini Henry Rifle (48th) #1; Single shot, breech loaded, 33 inch barrel length; Cal. .557/450 (Bullet Cal .45); bayonet; on butt “BSA & M Co” Birmingham; “48” H 1; Bayonet Classified as Antique | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years | weapons | 1891-1913 |
| Snider Enfield MK II 1872 Rifle BSA Co. | Snider-Enfield short rifle; single shot, breech loaded; 30 3/4″ barrel length; bayonet 23 inch sword bayonet markings on hilt “34 1/6” picture on blade; “54” on hilt and blade; on rifle crown markings on rifle, barrel, breech block, etc; on butt “DC” “39” “360” .577 cal bullet beside butt of gun Classified as Antique. | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years | weapons | 1891-1913 |
| Snider Enfield MK II No. 2 1863 Rifle (MKII **) | Single shot, breech loaded, Snider-Enfield long rifle 36 1/2″ barrel length; 18″ bayonet; bayonet markings “4”; on breech “B.S.A. Co”; rifle on action 1863 Enfield rifle butt “DC”; 48 H 337 on Butt plate; butt 39/360 .577 cal bullet by butt of the gun Rifle classified as Antique | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years | weapons | 1891-1913 |
| SMLE No. 4 MK I * 1943 Rifle | SMLE No. 4. Mk 1* 1943 rifle, Small Arms Limited; on rifle “No. 4 MK I*” Long Branch 1943; Bolt action; barrel length 25 3/16″(640 mm); Cal .303 British (7.7 mm); Magazine (10 round capacity); bayonet; Special peek sight. | Weapons | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | weapons | 1939-1945 1946 |
| SMLE No. 4 MK I 1942 Rifle (England) | SMLE No. 4 Mk I 1942 rifle, Birmingham Small Arms; # 7168 (7168 bolt), Bolt action, Barrel length 25 3/16″ (640 mm); Cal .303 British (7.7 mm); Magazine (10 round capacity); Bayonet listed as E7168. on bayonet “GMR No. 4 MK I SMC” “052”; on rifle “England”; “1942” “7168” “E”; on bolt “7168” | Weapons | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | weapons | 1939-1945 |
| Silver cigarette box – gift to Capt. Donald Mackenzie | Silver cigarette box, gift to Captain Donald Mackenzie upon his marriage to Louise Oxley at St. George’s Church in late February 1940. Silver rectangular prism – box with hinged lid; inscription on lid – “Donald Mackenzie on the occasion of his marriage from Trumbull Warren”; lined in wood , two compartments. Subsequently, Captain Mackenzie was ADC to General Montgomery, returning to the 48th Highlanders as second-in-command in time for the … | Memorabilia | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | memorabilia | 1939-1945 |
| Sgt. Drummer Full Dress | The uniform of a Sergeant Drummer of the Pipes and Drums, or Military Band, circa 1939 – 1981. Feather bonnet – white plume – 48th buckle badge – Drummer’s scarlet doublet (tunic) with 2 epaulettes with white braiding upon which are crowns. Similar braiding around collar and down both sleeves; Davidson tartan Kilt; black horse hair sporran with 2 white tails on a black leather backing with leather top edged … | Uniforms | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | uniforms | 1939-1945 1946 |
| Winchester Model 52 Long Rifle used in Bisley Competitions | No. 40325A; “Winchester” model 52 .22 long rifle, bolt action, barrel length 711 mm, Cal .22, magazine (10 round capacity); Competition rifle. Rifle secured with a trigger guard in a locked glass cabinet. This competition rifle was used by Lt. Gilmour Boa of the 48th Highlanders in the 1951 Bisley Competition in England. On 21 July 1951 Lt. Boa won the most coveted award of military marksman of the British … | Weapons | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | weapons | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Sergeant, Marching Order Dress – 1916 WWI | Service Dress 1916: steel helmet with “Red Patch” of 1st Division and above a blue triangle of 3rd Brigade ; wool tunic – Davidson Kilt – khaki kilt apron; khaki wool socks with tops – red garter knots – ankle boots; respirator & bug – webbing – 10 pouches (each contains 2 magazines for rounds); Back pack with ground sheet – water bottle & case; Entrenching tool with case – … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Brig EW Haldenby CBE MC VD CD – Medals | 13 medals a) Military Cross b) British War Medal c) Inter-Allied Victory Medal d) The 1939-1945 Star e) The Italy Star f) The Defence Medal g) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (bar is missing) h) The 1939-1945 War medal with Mentioned-in-Dispatches insignia I) King George V Silver Jubilee Medal – 1935 j) King George VI Coronation Medal – 1937 k) Canadian Centennial Medal – 1967 l) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration … | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| BGen. I. Johnston, CBE, DSO, CD (MID) medals | 14 Medals: a) Distinguished Service Order with Bar; b) 1939-1945 Star; c) The Italy Star d) The France & Germany Star; e) Defence medal; f) Canadian Volunteer Service medal with Clasp; g) The 1939-1945 War medal with Mentioned in Dispatches Insignia; h) 1953 Coronation Medal; i) 1967 Centennial Medal; j) 1977 Jubilee Medal; k) Canadian Efficiency Decoration; l) Canadian Forces Decoration; m) Knight of the Legion of Honour (France); n) … | Medals | 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2), 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1920-1938 1939-1945 1946 |
| Al Rohr boxing in England – 1 April 1941 | A 5 inch (12.7 cm) by 7 inch (17.78 cm) black and white photograph mounted in black wooden frame of Al Rohr in a boxing match in England. Docherty Brothers Bang Out Victories Pace Divisional Boxing Team to Canadian Army Formation Title Program Finished Somewhere in England, April 1, 1941 A divisional boxing team composed chiefly of fighters from Toronto’s 48th Highlanders, the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the Royal … | Images | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | images | 1939-1945 |
| Pioneer Sword – 1890 issue | A pioneer sword approximately 24 inches long with a steel blade and teeth on upper side There is a black leather scabbard with brass tip and fittings with a white leather frog. The sword grip handle is brass. The British army has had several patterns of saw-back bayonets but few saw-back swords. The pattern 1856 infantry Pioneers’ short sword (hanger) was issued to the Pioneers within each infantry battalion. In … | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years | equipment | 1891-1913 |
| Bar of Brough’s Pipe Clay | Bar of Brough’s Army and Navy squares are all “pure Pipe clay” – for cleaning white canvas shoes, leather belts, etc. When used for whitening purposes if applied with milk it will not easily rub off. | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years | equipment | 1891-1913 |
| Sgt. Tunic – Undress, Drill Order, 1894 | Sgt’s Undress, Drill Order (also called white shell) tunic; 10 brass buttons – Gaunt ( Montreal); Sgt’s Red Sash; White leather waist belt – with frog for bayonet; buckle reads “Dieu Et Mon Droit” – Crown with Lion superimposed; 1894 pattern tunic. Beyond the 3 stripe chevron of his rank on his sleeve Sergeants also wore shoulder protectors and a red sash. His White Shell tunic was also made of … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Pte. Full Dress – Musketry Order 1893 | 6 large buttons – Brent & Parker (Birmingham); 14 small buttons – as above; white leather belt with Frog W.D. and ball bag; belt buckle – brown; haversack 48 H – 17S; canteen. The haversack is also referred to as a bread bag, usually made of undyed canvas and used to hold a soldier’s food rations. 1893 pattern tunic | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Mess Tin Holder – 1890s | Holder for mess tin and cup in white canvas tarred black with a white strap; next to it is a canteen on a strap hanging from the shoulder of the Full Dress Musketry Order 1893 uniform. | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Corporal Full Dress – Musketry Order 1897 | Cpl. Full dress – red serge; Long Service Patch on the right sleeve and Musketry N.C.O badge; 2 small buttons – 28 large buttons (Bent & Parker – Birmingham); 4 – 8 ?? 2 small falcons (collar); white canvas strap & haversack; waist belt – leather – buckle “???” Crown and Lion; ball bag??; Bayonet Frog (side); On his leather scabbard is a Lee Enfield MK I bayonet with sealbord … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Hon/Maj. Stewart Bland East, MBE, MC – Medals | 8 medals a) Member of the Order of the British Empire b) Military Cross c) The 1939-1945 Star d) The Italy Star e) The France & Germany Star f) The Defence Medal g) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with bar h) The 1939-1945 War Medal East was the Padre of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in England, Sicily and Italy. He served also in The Netherlands | Medals | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | medals | 1939-1945 |
| Col. CE Bent, CMG, DSO, VD – Miniatures | 8 miniatures a) Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George b) Distinguished Service Order with Bar c) 1914-15 Star d) British War Medal e) Inter Allied Victory Medal with Mentioned in Dispatches emblem f) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal g) 1939-1945 War Medal h) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration (GRI) | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | medals | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1939-1945 |
| B/M W.K. Tooze Medal | 4 medals a) British War Medal b) Inter-Allied Victory Medal c) Coronation Medal George VI 1937 d) Canadian Efficiency Medal (George V) with bar | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period, 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | medals | 1914-1919 1920-1938 1946 |
| RSM (WO1) L. DEHARTE (MID) – Medal Set | Four Medals: (1) 1914-15 Star. Awarded for service at the Front before 31 Dec 1915 15th Battalion members who were serving at St Julien during the gas attack of 23 April 1915 received this medal. (2) British War Medal Awarded those who served on Actual Service between 5 Aug 1914 and 11 Nov 1918 (3) Allied Victory Medal with Mention in Dispatches device awarded for CSM DeHarte’s gallant conduct while … | Medals | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1914-1919 |
| L/Cpl T. Hart Medals | 4 medals a) India General Service Medal. – Bars, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 – Tirah 1897 -98 b) 1914-15 Star c) British War Medal d) Victory Medal | Medals | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | medals | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Wolsley Helmet | Card: “Wolsley Helmet Officers Pattern 1910-1914 (Col. C.W. Darling) worn with Tartan Pugaree and Cap Badge”; (48th Buckle Badge – red background; Davidson tartan pugaree – all attached) One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Officer’s Glengarry – 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) | On card: “15th Battalion Officer’s Glengarry 1915 (carries early 48th Buckle Badge) One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 to regimental service and only construction materials have changed. | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Balmoral – Woolen | On Card: “Original Pattern Woolen Balmoral 1914-1916. Unique to the 48th Highlanders make – in the winter” Red patch behind cap badge One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (accessioned elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 to regimental service and … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Forage Cap Blue | On card: “Bandsman Forage Cap worn by members of the Military Band during night concerts using a carbide lamp attachment” (Carries 48th Buckle Badge with red patch behind centre) One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (accessioned elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | uniforms | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Balmoral WWII | on card: “WWII Balmoral 1942-1945 Issued to the Reg’t in England” Carries 48th Buckle Badge – Red background and Davidson patch. Red tourri changed in England during WWII from khaki One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (accessioned elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress … | Uniforms | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1939-1945 |
| Glengarry – 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) Standard issue | on card: “15th Battalion Issue Glengarry 1915” One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 to regimental service and only construction materials have changed. | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Forage Cap – Special Duty Personnel in Canada – 1914 – 1918 | On card “standard issue Forage Cap 1914-1918 issued to Special Duty Personnel until assigned to oversea duty” One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 to regimental service and only construction materials have changed. | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Original pattern Glengarry, 1892 | Original pattern Glengarry 1892 (Sgt. H. Rose?) note the leather binding and the distinctive black patch behind the badge; Red felt behind badge centre. No tails One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in the museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Wolsley Helmet – 1910 – 1914 | Wolsley helmet with khaki cover and chin straps On card “Wolsley helmet 1910-1914. White helmet with field cover worn without a cap badge by other ranks” One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (not present in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Service helmet – White – 1902 – 1910 | White service helmet – Davidson tartan Pugaree, Buckle cap badge with red felt behind badge centre This helmet was worn from 1902-1910 on courses and special parades with the authorized Pugaree | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Full Dress – Officers 1890’s – Lt. Col. John Irvine Davidson | This Full Dress, Review Order is the original Uniform worn in 1892 by Lt. Col. John Irvine Davidson, first Commanding Officer from 20 November 1891 to 1898. Glengarry with original cap badge – glengarry has marking W6D 1913 Tunic with gold cords and rank, pips and crown of Lt. Col. ; buttons x 22 by Crean & Rowan; “Stillwell & Son London” Tailors tag “Austin & Workman” Toronto Horse hair sporran … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years | uniforms | 1891-1913 |
| Balmoral – 92nd Battalion – 1916 – 1918 | On card: “British style balmoral 92nd Battalion 1916-1918 (carries 92nd buckle badge)” Badge mounted on Davidson tartan patch with red felt behind badge centre One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 to regimental … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| Balmoral – British Style – 1916 – 1918 | On card: “British style balmoral 1916-1918 issued in England 1916 carries 48th buckle badge”. Badge mounted on Davidson tartan patch with red felt behind badge centre One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 … | Uniforms | 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1914-1919 |
| U.N. Beret | Card: “blue beret – U.N. pattern issued to 48th personnel serving on United Nations duty in the Far East and Cypress” U.N. badge Highlanders volunteering on UN or NATO service were permitted to wear their regiment headdress, glengarry or Balmoral, when not on formal duty One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is … | Uniforms | 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C. | uniforms | 1946 |
| Winter Cap – 1942 – 1945 | On card: “Cap – cloth – winter melton 1942-1945, issued with a brass cap badge due to shortage of nickel” (Cap badge is attached with red felt backing behind) One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present elsewhere in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was … | Uniforms | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1939-1945 |
| Balmoral – 134th Battalion – 1914 – 1916 | On card: “134th Bn Type Balmoral 1914-1916. Made in Canada and worn until replaced by British Issue” Hand knit headband – Fuzzy Wool. Carries 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) cap badge Sewn inside is Lieut A. Eric Jackes One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present in Early Years case). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard and worn to the present … | Uniforms | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1) | uniforms | 1891-1913 1914-1919 |
| Queen’s Colour (original) – 1892 | Queen’s Colour (orig. – 1892), Silk with gold cords. Union Jack with falcon over XLVIII (48) – Fringed. Wooden staff (corded) topped by crown on top of which is a lion (crowned). The 48th Highlanders’ first Stand of Colours was made by the Ladies of Toronto and presented by Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor General of Canada, at a ceremonial parade on the grounds of the University of Toronto … | Equipment | 1891 - 1913 Early years, 1914 - 1919 (WW 1), 1920 - 1938 Interwar period | equipment | 1891-1913 1914-1919 1920-1938 |
| Claymore – LCol Trumbull Warren, OBE, ED | Scottish Claymore sword with decorated blade Basket hilt decorated with red tassel. Steel scabbard. Blade is engraved on both sides typical of a Scottish Highland tradition. On one side GR VI below a crown and on the other also below a crown the Royal cypher and the phrase Honi Soit qui Mal E Pense. This sword is more correctly called a Scottish infantry basket hilted broad sword. The word Claymore, … | Weapons | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | weapons | 1939-1945 |
| Officer’s Serge Tunic – Major G. D. Leckie. (M.I.D.) | Officer’s Khaki Serge Tunic: 6 small buttons, 4 large buttons, Officer’s Falcons (collar), 2 Canada Shoulder titles, LCol rank on shoulder strap. Sam Browne Belt. Medal Ribbons: 5 + Oak Leaf (M.I.D.) – 1939-45 Star, France – Germany Star, Defence of Britain Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Maple Leaf, Officer’s Efficiency Decoration (ED). Khaki shirt. Davidson Tie (Officers) | Uniforms | 1939 - 1945 (WW 2) | uniforms | 1939-1945 |
