Capt. S. B. East – Pocket Watch

This watch was presented to Padre East on July 21, 1943 in Sicily, 11 days after the Allied landings at Pachino. It was given to Capt. East by L. Swift, a driver of the Army Service Corps attached to the 48th Highlanders Regimental Aid Post. It is thought that it may have been given to […]

Side Drum – 48th Highlander Cadets

Side Drum made by the Premier drum company from 1965 to 1987 and is a rod tension drum. The model is either the Royal Scot or the Super Royal Scot. These rod drums were streamlined in appearance when compared with rope drums. The “rods” made execution of beatings much easier for drummers and the maintenance […]

Program – Change of Pipe Major February 9th, 2006 – PM Dewar to PM Lang

48th Highlanders of Canada, Change of Pipe Major Ceremony Friday, February 9th, 2006 From CWO A.L. Dewar, MMM, CD to MWO I.W. Lang, CD in the presence of H/LCol G. Beal Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. White folded paper with Black type and Cap Badge on front. Programme of Events inside […]

Pte. Wilfred Truman Neely medals – killed in action at Vimy Ridge

a. Victory Medal, b. British War Medal, c. Memorial plaque in circular wooden holder, d, Memorial Cross all encased in a shadow box 802640 Pte. Wilfred Truman Neely was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917. His name is stenciled on the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) cross erected on Vimy Ridge the […]

Pte. Christian Adolf Jensen medals – killed in action at Vimy Ridge

a. Victory Medal, b. British War Medal, c. Memorial plaque in circular wooden holder, d, Memorial Cross all encased in a shadow box 803138 Pte. Christian Adolf Jensen was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917. His name is stenciled on the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) cross erected on Vimy Ridge the […]

Afghanistan – Full Fighting Order – BGen G Young OMM, MSM, CD – 2006

a. Arid Helmet cover with US UCP (Universal Camouflage Pattern) Velcro rank identifier patch – Brigadier General , b. helmet, c. arid canteen cover, d. name patch, e. Arid shirt, f. Arid vest with all pouches. g. arid pants, h. tan combat boots, i. Arid slip on rank, Brigadier General, j. sunglasses, k, Afghan pattern […]