Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II – 1984, signed
Official colour portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – 1984, signed. Her Majesty was Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, having accepted the position in 1947 when she was Princess Elizabeth. The appointment was the first appointment as Colonel-in-Chief by Her Majesty, one of three regiments so honoured on the same day. Large […]
Vimy Ridge Memorial Unveiling – Trip Itinerary
Blue cardstock trip itinerary by Thomas Cook & Son of pilgrimage to the unveiling of the Vimy Ridge War Memorial on July 26th, 1936, as this trip was arranged by them, with information in the document printed with black ink including details such as: modes of transport, departure dates and times from different locations, food […]
Lt. A. J. Miller – Lieutenant Qualification Course Certificate
Large yellowed rectangle paper document printed with the coat of arms of Canada at centre top and the word “CANADA” below it and two circular black stamps in the top left and right corners, the left stamp reads: “THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF INFANTRY TORONTO No T.4689 Date 24/6/38”, and the right stamp reads: “Department of […]
WO and Sgts Mess Dinner – 26 Oct 2024
Program for 48th Highlanders of Canada, Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess 133rd Annual Mess Dinner, 26 October 2024. It was held in the Officers Mess at Moss Park Armoury. Menu inside and Dinner Program. Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess Committee on Reverse.
Remembrance Day Parade and Service – 10 November 2024
48th Highlanders of Canada, Remembrance Day Parade and Service at the Regiment’s War Memorial at the head of Queen’s Park Circle, Toronto, Sunday, 10 November 2024. Order of Service on Reverse. Battle Honours on Back of Program. The active regiment was in Full Dress Scarlet. Attending were veterans of the regiment and their families plus […]
Reception at Buckingham Palace – Entrance Card – July 29, 1936
Rectangular yellowed paper card with black printed text on one side reading from top to bottom: “BY THE KING’S COMMANDS A Reception will be held by THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER in the Garden of Buckingham Palace Wednesday, 29th July, 1926, from 4 to 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) Admit Mrs. H.E. […]
LCol A.A. Miller Riding Photo
Sepia photograph of LCol Armour A. Miller riding in a gig carriage pulled by a single horse and holding a long driving whip upright. The gig carriage is single axel with two tall wheels and the horse is a dark colour. LCol Miller is wearing a long coat and a 48th Highlanders pattern glengarry and […]
Lt.Col. Armour Adamson Miller – Leather Briefcase/Satchel
Brown Soft leather folding briefcase/satchel with simple key lock and key. Embossed in gold – “Lieut.Col. A. A. Miller, 134th O.S. BN. C.E.F. (48th Highlanders)” 14″ x 12″ with straps, medium brown leather, good condition
6th Battery C.F.A. – Overseas
Small, beige hardcover book with black colour centre binding and corners, cover of book has a green 4 leaf clover in the middle with the image of the regimental badge of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA) in the centre of the clover, and half a sun rising or setting on a water horizon. […]
LCol. A.A. Miller – OIBL Trophy (Baseball)
Pewter drinking mug shaped trophy with transparent glass bottom, on side is etched in words reading from top to bottom: “1905 THE MAJOR A.E. GOODERHAM TROPHY O.I.B.L. WON BY 48TH HIGHLANDERS LIEUT.A.A.MILLER”. “O.I.B.L.” stands for Officer’s Indoor Baseball League, which was founded by Major J.A. Currie, also of the 48th Highlanders and to be LCol […]