Scrap Metal Charms
Various shapes and sizes of scrap metal charms. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
Shell Fuse picked up by LCol Marshall DSO
Fired at the 48th trench lines “Plug Street” Polgesteert, Belgium on 13 October 1915.
48th Bullet Badge
A 3 inch (7.62 cm) badge made from a 48th badge and several spent rounds. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
Wood and Metal Letter Opener
A 5 inch (12.7 cm) long wooden and metal letter opener. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
Shell Caps
Various Shell caps picked up by Duncan McArthur of the 92nd Battalion presented to his son B. McArthur of B Company (48th Highlanders) 1 CHB 27th Brg.
48th Cap Badge Spat Button Hook
A 5.5 inch (13.97 cm) 48th cap badge button hook, most often used to help the soldier to button his spats. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
48th Wooden Shield
A 4 inch (10.16 cm) by 6 inch (15.24 cm) carved wooden shield with the 48th emblem carved on the front. Made by H. Werts of the 15th Battalion in Brillirl, France in 1916. Presented by Major G.B. Chisholm.
Shell Case Vases
A 5 inch (12.7 cm) tall shell casing folded into a vase. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
Letter re medals of Graham MacLachlan to nephew
Framed original handwritten letter from Lt. Campbell MacLachlan to his nephew Graham MacLachlan giving Graham his Uncle Graham MacLachlan’s war medals in 1982. The family of Lt. Ed MacLachlan donated three sets of medals in total, those of Ed and his two brothers: : Lt. Commander Campbell MacLachlan, RCNVR (1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, […]
Flower Shell Vases
A pair of 7 inch (17.78 cm) tall shell casings with flower shaped tops of vases. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.