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.
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.
Box of Belts, Cuffs, Goggles
Box containing multiple leather belts, a pair of goggles, and leather cuffs. Likely WW2
Canvas bag and tent pegs – Col. d’Esterre
one canvas bag with straps about 15″ x 15″, empty, and canvas sleeve bag with 5 tent pegs.
Equipment roll – Col. d’Esterre- 1917
Large equipment roll stenciled ” Lieut. JCD Desterre 48th Highlanders. It is 26″ x 50″ heavy cotton. Brown on one side and strips of white cotton on inside. Several straps present to tie up roll.
Harold McKay Sewing Kit
Army Dressing kit with yarn, fabric, needles, and thread; paper label reading “Harold Army dress…”. Rolls closed and ties with laces attached to top edge. Service stripes showing four years service during the war, in centre. Belonged to Harold C. McKay