Envelope – postmarked CNE 1916
has a 2 cent stamp, postmark “CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION TORONTO AUG 26 1916”, 2nd postmark “TORONTO AUG 3? 1916”, 3rd postmark “postprfungstelle des bef lagers gottinge”, paper is tan in colour,
Pte A. Paquet Medals
3 medals a) 1914-1915 star b) British War Medal c) Victory Medal
Pte D. F. C. Shaw Medals
2 medals a) British War Medal b) Victory Medal
Feather Bonnet belonging to LCol John I Davidson
Ostrich feather bonnet with 5 tails, original silver capbadge, there is a container for the feather bonnet made of metal with hinge flap, there is a wet weather cover for the feather bonnet inside the container.
Lt. William Richard Bell, DSC – Medals
4 Medals a) Distinguished Conduct Medal b) 1914-15 Star c) British War Medal d) Inter-Allied Victory Medal. William Bell joined on 19 Sept. 1914 at the age of 18 as a Private in the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). During the 2nd Battle of Ypres in April 1915, the first gas attack of the war, Pte. […]
Side Drum 48th – 1940
Side Drum emblazoned with 48th Crest plus WWI Battle honours and South Africa 1899-1900. During the 48th Highlanders brief foray into France in June 1940 the Pipes and Drums had to abandon their drums before being evacuated back to England. Later that year in September Mr. Ernest F. Cooper Esq. of the Gillette Razor Company […]
G Coy Orders Book – Pte Hornibrook Mention in Dispatches
A 6 inch by 9 inch leather bound 2 RCRI, G Coy orders book #4, 20 April 1899 – 14 Nov 1900 after the battle at Paardeberg Drift with the Mention in Dispatches about Pte Hornibrooks from the Officer Commanding. “Another incident of coolness and pluck was that of No. 7347 Pte. Hornibrook who at […]
Shoulder / Capbadge Canadian Scouts – South Africa 1900
#1 : 5 cm length, 3 cm width; shoulder badge “Canadian Scouts” crudely made scrolled words #2 : 3 cm length, 3 cm width; cap badge star in the centre surrounded by a laurel of Scottish thistles and hanging below is a fusilier’s horn
Lt. Col. William Charles Warren Darling – Blue Serge Patrol Tunic
blue serge tunic officer patrol jacket; Highland cuffs; cutaway ribbon Colonial Auxiliary Force Officer’s decoration; red whistle cord Falcons in brass, Lt.Col. Rank on epaulettes – pip and crown Worn by Lt. Col. W. C. W. Darling, VD from 1896 to 1924. Colonel Darling was Commanding Officer of the 48th Highlanders home battalion from 1915 […]
Cpl. C.F. McAlister Medals
4 medals a) Distinguished Conduct Medal b) 1914-1915 Star c) British War Medal f) Victory Medal