Citation accompanying the DSC awarded to LCol D. A. Mackenzie, DSO
Citation in grey paper with white inserts and blue seal of the War Department. The certificate accompanied the Distinguished Service Cross awarded posthumously to LCol. D. A. Mackenzie, DSO, for his heroic actions on 12 April 1945 during Operation Cannonshot, the crossing of the Ijssel River and advance towards Apeldoorn in The Netherlands. The award […]
Appointment of Capt McDougall as Adjutant
A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that a meeting will take place at St. Andrew’s Hall 1st October 1891 where in Capt. McDougall will be placed as Adjutant.
Militia General Orders from The Canada Gazette 17 Oct 1891 (48th Announcement)
A 8 inch by 13 inch paper framed in black wood with a 3.25 inch by 2 inch red box making a official public announcement that the government has authorized the formation of the 48th Highlanders in section 4 (red box) to increase of establishment of active militia. It is interesting to note that, at […]
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.
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.
Officers Drill Invitation
A 4 inch by 6 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that the receiver of this was invited to view to officers drill practice on 2nd September 1891 from seven until nine p.m. at St. Lawrence Hall on King Street East.
Meeting of the General Committee of the Regiment
A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating a meeting of the General Committee of the Regiment will happen on the 19th October 1891 at the Victoria Club on Huron Street hosted by Frederick Wyld.
Initial Meeting 48th Regiment 3 Aug 1891
A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that on 6th August 1891 a meeting will be held at the YMCA on Yonge and McGill (that is still there today although not a YMCA) to discuss what needs to be done to form a Scottish Regiment in Toronto.
Initial 48th Meeting RE: formation 19 Oct 1891
A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating a meeting will be held at 8pm on 21st October 1891 at Bailey’s Hall on Huron Street to form the men into eight companies to be presented to LCol Otter D.A.G. the following evening 22nd October 1891.
Certificate accompanying War Service Badge
Certificate issued to Capt. A C H Andrews of the 15th Battalion that accompanied the War Service Badge. The badge was worn on civilian clothes to identify the wearer as serving or having served in the First World War. The certificate had to be carried when the badge was worn as method of verification.