48th Sgt in White Shell 1901 and trews
Colour Sgt holds an early model Lee-Enfield. This Undress (White Shell ) uniform was introduced to the ORs in 1896. It is worn today by the Old Comrades Drill team. The photo was taken in the 1950s. P1007
48th two Sgts in White Shell 1901
One Sgt. in Review other in Drill order of the Undress (White Shell). This uniform was introduced to the ORs in 1896. It is worn today by the Old Comrades Drill team. The photo was taken in the 1950s. P1008
48th group in Period Uniforms-1960s
1891- WWII uniforms. These uniforms are worn at Remembrance Day parade to the 48th Highlanders War Memorial at the head of Queen’s Park Circle and at the War Memorial at Old City Hall in Toronto. The photo was taken at 519 Church Street in the Old Comrades Association Memorial Hall. Lt. Monty Currie is in […]
48th Tattoo-1969
Working on replica of monument. The monument was a duplicate of the regiment’s War Memorial at the head of Queen’s Park Circle and was central to one of the closing events. The tattoo was held for two consecutive nights to sell out crowds at Maple Leaf Gardens with proceeds going to the Cancer Society. The tattoo […]
48th Tattoo-Maple Leaf Gardens-1969
Creating cap badges for monument at 48th Regimental Tattoo. The monument was a duplicate of the regiment’s War Memorial at the head of Queen’s Park Circle and was central to one of the closing events. The tattoo was held for two consecutive nights to sell out crowds at Maple Leaf Gardens with proceeds going to […]
Lt John Kerr accepting Bayonet Trophy award
The Bayonet Trophy presented by a senior officer of Central Militia Area in 1969 to Lt John J Kerr of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. In 1969 the regiment also won the Kitching Trophy for the best infantry platoon in CMA and the Sir Kasimir Gzowski Trophy for the best infantry unit in Canada. The […]
Senior Officers talk-Presentation of Bayonet Trophy
Dressed in FSOD (Field Service Olive Drab), LCol Peter Cameron, BGen Ian Johnston, Major Bill Stark, Major Dick Read at presentation of Bayonet Trophy talking to the senior officer of Central Militia Area.
CO and DM in front of 48th sign
Close up of LCol Mike George and Drum Major Colin Gordon, in front of 48th Sign. The sign is the buckle badge worn by the regiment on its headgear and sporrans. The photo was taken in an event in the 1950s at University Avenue Armouries, in which the 48th Highlanders resided and trained. P0004
48th Sgt & Pte in full dress – 1891
Sgt and Pte in full dress 1891, holding Snider-Enfields. Full Dress Scarlet was the regiment’s first uniform, worn by all ranks. The uniform is still worn today by the regiment on ceremonial parades such as Remembrance Day. The photo was taken in the 1950s. P1005
48th Reunion- 1951 OCA
Group of six Highlanders, veterans of the 1st Battalion, in basement of the Memorial Hall at 519 Church street, for Old Comrades Association Reunion 1951. P0994