Map of Liberation of Apeldoorn – from Apeldoorn Museum
A 7.5 inch by 9.25 inch map presented to the 48th Highlanders museum by the Apeldoorn Museum. The route from the Ijssel River at Wilp to Apeldoorn is marked on the map. The card at the bottom of the map states: “Map showing the route taken by the 48th Highlanders of Canada leading up to […]
German Artillery Map for Cambrai – 1917 (?)
A 34 inch by 30 inch framed in stained wood German map of the Cambrai area used by the German artillery. The map shows the positions of the Allied troops in the Cambrai area. The Battle of Cambrai was a British offensive (November–December 1917) on the Western Front during World War I that marked the […]
Lt R.E. Haldenby Medal – Brown Case
Case made of soft leather that closes book style and is held together with a strap and snap button. On the inside are two brass squares with divides that create 4 compartments.
Flag of the Orange Free State (Boer Republic)
A 18 inch by 20.5 inch cotton flag taken from Bloemfontein on April 1900 by Pte Tom H. Banton and presented to his son Major D.M. Banton who served with the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in WWII. On top right hand written with “Bloemfontein Apr 28, 1900”. Tom Banton became a Quartermaster in WWI and […]
Welcome Home South Africa, Sgt Lorsch F.D.
Medal: depicts a returning soldier embracing a woman surrounded by a crown; top: piece “Toronto Welcomes Her Sons” scrolled maple leaf and crossed rifles; back: sword and ? “Welcome Home” Canada’s brave boys South Africa 1900. Medals hangs from 2 chains from a bar with a brooch. This is not an official government medal but […]
Edison Recording “Cock of the North 1903”
A 4.5 inch (11.43 cm) high by 2.5 inch (6.35 cm) diameter wax cylinder recording of Cock of the North by the 48th Highlanders Band. Edison Records #12877 The Edison Diamond Disc Record is a type of phonograph record marketed by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. on their Edison Record label from 1912 to 1929. They […]
One sterling silver spoon
one sterling silver “souvenir style” teaspoon with small coloured 48th metal badge affixed to top of handle. Badge is circa 1945 Spoon?
Silver Cigarette Case
engraved inside:”Presented to: WOI (RSM) S. Montgomery MM, CD on his retirement from the Regiment, February 17, 1961. From His Warrant Officers & Sergeants” S. Montgomery served as RSM 1956-1961
Catechism for Recruits – 48th Highlanders
1940 booklet