Shrapnel
The term “shrapnel” is commonly, although incorrectly from a technical standpoint, used to refer to fragments produced by any explosive weapon. However, the shrapnel shell, named for Major General Henry Shrapnel of the British Royal Artillery, predates the modern high-explosive shell and operates by an entirely different process. A shrapnel shell consists of a shell […]
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 […]
It’s a Long, Long way to Tipperary sheet music
“It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” (or “It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary” is an Irish music hall song first performed in 1912 by Jack Judge, and written by Judge and Harry Williams, though authorship of the song has long been disputed. This is an 8.5 inch by 11 inch copy of the sheet […]
The Landing of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade in France 1915
A 6 inch by 9 inch wooden framed picture of the Landing of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade in France 1915. The Brigade was made up of the 13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada), the 16th Canadian Scottish and the Royal Montreal Regiment. These members were faced with […]
Season Greetings from 48th Highlanders Officers 1914
A 3.5 inch (8.89 cm) by 5 inch (12.7 cm) season’s greetings card from the officers of the 48th Highlanders for Christmas of 1914 and New Years 1915. Printed on card: “With The Season’s Greetings and all Good Wishes From The Officer Commanding, and Officers of the 48th Highlanders of Canada Canadian Expeditionary Force New […]
Portable Gramophone
This Gramophone belonged to the officers of No. 3 Company during World War I. It was taken up to the trenches when the Regiment was in the line during trench duty. The officers entertained themselves with it when “Heine” behaved himself and kept quiet. It was taken with the Company into Germany when the Regiment […]
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
1st Division Uniform Patch Civilian Dress Pin
A 0.5 inch by 0.25 inch red and brass Civilian Dress lapel pin of the 1st Division uniform patch. This small brass pin was worn by 48th Highlanders in WWI and WWII on their civilian suit lapel or sports jacket. The 1st Canadian Division wore a rectangular red cloth patch on the unform sleeve right […]
Safe Conduct Certificate for German soldiers
A 5.5 inch by 9 inch paper stating that the German soldier carrying this document wishes to surrender and will comply with a safe conduct behaviour. The certificate, in both German and English, is signed by General Dwight Eisenhower and issued or released/air-dropped by the Allied forces.
Wartime Currency – WWII
Various currencies that were given to soldiers as their pay for duty. Some have signatures of 48th Highlanders on them. Italy When soldiers would return after serving abroad, they would bring back their unused local currency, in part as a memento. Before Italy adopted the Euro, Italy used the Lire. UK During World War II, […]