Identity Disc and Locket – Pte. W. Chapman
Held together on a small metal key ring are two identity discs of Pte. W. Chapman, one disc is a red circle and the other disc is a green octagonal shape, stamped on the front of both discs from top to bottom are the words: “B85414 PTE CHAPMAN W. PRES CDN”, and the meaning of […]
Small Machete
Approximately 15 inch (38.1 cm) long machete
The cot of Pipe Major James Robb Fraser
This is an early 20th Century officer’s folding campaign bed, this dates to early 1900s, likely WW1 , owned and used by Pipe Major James Robb Fraser.
48th Highlanders Bugle
A 12 inch (30.48 cm) long bugle with green cord and tassels and 48th buckle belt.
Dirk of Pipe Major James Robb Fraser
Pipe-majors were 1st Class staff NCOs and their status allowed them to carry a dirk with knife and fork, although with silver fittings, not gilt like the officers.
Gordon Highlanders Canvas Khaki Tunic
The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordon & Camerons) In 1904 the 48th Highlanders became allied to the Gordon Highlanders. This alliance, first in the British Commonwealth, was proposed by General the Earl of Dundonald as a means of fostering new ties between Britain and the Colonies. The Gordon Highlanders were an old and renown Regiment raised in […]
Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Capbadge
A 4 inch (10.16 cm) by 3 inch (7.62 cm) cap badge of the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Cap badge with the Regimental Motto “Cuidich’n Righ” in Scottish Gaelic translates to “Help the King” in modern English. From top to bottom the badge consists of the Royal Crown, a Scottish Thistle, Stags Head […]
Officers Khaki Foragers Hat with 48th Diamond Badge
An Officers Khaki Foragers Hat with 48th Diamond Badge
48th “D” Company parade marker
A 12 inch (30.48 cm) by 20 inch (50.8 cm) wooden painted sign for 48th “D” Company parade (or D Coy room) marker with falcon.
Box of Mess Kits, Medical Kits, and Food – 2021800206
Box containing mess tins, emergency food packets, respirators, anti-gas ointments, prophylactic kits, field dressings, a whistle, a straight razor handle, a bottle of foot powder.