Classification: Uniforms

Uniforms or parts of uniforms worn by a 48th Highlander on duty. May include items worn by an authorized regimental association such as White shell, OCA badges, officer’s blazer Falcon crests.

Combat Shirt -1970’s

Combat shirt in olive green. Name “Cormack” on left breast pocket and Sergeant’s stripes on arm. In 1967, the Royal Canadian Army ceased to exist and was replaced with Mobile Command under the Unification scheme which created the modern-day Canadian Armed Forces. With Unification, an American-Style Olive Green Fatigues known as “combats” were adopted. This […]

Canadian Parachute Wings Patch

To receive the Canadian Parachute Wings Patch, you must successfully complete the formal Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Basic Parachutist Course. Upon graduation from this course, you will be awarded the Red Leaf Parachute Wings. There is also a White Leaf version for members serving or who have served in a jump-related position, such as instructors […]

Battle Dress 1939 to 1970 Arm Badges

Battle Dress 1939-1970 6 year Service Chevron (the white chevron indicated enrolment in 1939) Canadian Military Headquarters, Britain 8th British Army, As part of the fighting in Sicily and Italy the 48th were attached to the famous 8th Army “the Desert Rats” 21st Army Group, As part of the transfer to North Western Europe of […]

Battle Dress 1939 Tunic

First issued to the Regiment while training on the CNE ground in 1939 before going overseas. Battle Dress consisted of a Blouse type Jacket and pants. Highlanders would no longer wear the kilt in battle. Officers were issued the same pattern uniform as other ranks, although they continued to wear a shirt and tie. Once […]

LCol W.W.G. Darling’s garter flashes

An officers wool garter flash worn by LCol W.W.G. Darling. Officer’s flashes had a second fold layer above whereas the ORs had a single layer garter flash. The garter holds up the top of hose which were worn with a kilt. The white strap at the top is wound around the leg and hose folded […]

Patches for 1970’s Combat Uniform

Canadian Flag worn overseas Canadian Flag worn on combats left sleeve Master Warrant Officer Rank Sergeants Rank Combats Regimental Slip-on Badge Regimental Shoulder Badge, 1968-85 Mobile Command Badge, 1965 Regimental Shoulder badge Name Tag, Sgt Cormack, 1970 Regimental Slip-on 1st Canadian Division, Canada’s Field Force 1953-1965 Sergeants Rank S3’s Regimental Slip-on Corporals Rank S3’s 1969 […]

Belt Buckle with 48th Highlanders Badge – 1971 (5 Lozenge pattern)

A 3.76 inch (9.57 cm) by 2.75 inch (6.98 cm) badge with the 5 Lozenge pattern design. Came into service use in 1971. The badge comes in two parts as a buckle for the waist belt. The lozenge pattern at the bottom of the badge replaced a Scottish Buckle design. The Department of Defence had […]