Condition Code: Fair

Toronto Militia at Sault Ste. Marie Strikes – Sept 1903

Toronto Militia Forces, 48th Highlanders of Canada in white shell tunic with kilt on right centre and Queen’s Own Rifles on the left at riot scene in Sault Ste. Marie in Sept 1903. Sault Saint Marie, 30 September–2 October 1903 On 25 August 1903, The Consolidated Lake Superior Company, a conglomerate of iron and steel […]

Valcartier, Quebec – WW1

Troops lined up in Valcartier, Quebec,  WW1. Waiting for General French to review. (Prior accession No. P1763)

Pte O’Brien, Melvin: Photo – Friend on Motorcycle

Photo of a dispatch rider astride a motorcycle. The soldier is dressed in a wedge cap, battledress, and 1937 webbing (looks to be just the small pack). His helmet appears to be slung on his back (the rim is visible just above his waist). According to Kevin O’Brien, the soldier was a friend of Melvin […]

Pte. O´Brien, Melvin: 48th Highlanders Ring

Sterling silver ring with the 48th Highlander badge. The badge is badly worn, however, there is some evidence of colouring with in the badge. At the time of cagaloguing, it isn´t clear if the badge had contained coloured enamel or if it is foreign material caught in the detail.  

Pte. Russell Price Dunne – Netherland Hand Bill – Welcome

Pte. Russell Price Dunne – Netherland Hand Bill – Welcome title : TOEKOMST (means Future in Ditch) Given to liberating troops. Thanking the troops and their leaders Newspaper print with colour borders in blue and orange with the word Welkom and some English in the right hand column 25 cm x 18 cm

Balmoral with 48th Highlanders, 1914 CEF Buckle Badge

Standard issue other ranks balmoral style cap. The balmoral is khaki worsted wool on the exterior and lined with black twill fabric. The tourri also is khaki. The size is adjusted with a piece khaki twill tape running through an set of eyes set into the sweat  band. The tape is undone. Mounted on the […]

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