Condition Code: Fair

48th Glengarry

This glengarry has the 48th Highlander cap badge and was worn by the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) the first of three battalions of 48th raised by the 48th Highlanders. The Glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material, decorated with a toorie on top, frequently a rosette cockade on the left […]

92nd Battalion Glengarry

This glengarry has the 92nd Highlander cap badge. The 92nd Battalion was the second of three battalions raised by the 48th Highlanders. The 92nd was designated as a reinforcement battalion. The Glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material, decorated with a toorie on top, frequently a rosette cockade on the […]

134th Battalion Glengarry

This glengarry has the 134th Highlander cap badge. The 134th Battalion was the third 48th Highlander Battalion raised. The Glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material, decorated with a toorie on top, frequently a rosette cockade on the left side, and ribbons hanging behind. It is normally worn as part […]

Shrapnel

The term “shrapnel” is commonly, although incorrectly from a technical standpoint, used to refer to fragments produced by any explosive weapon. However, the shrapnel shell, named for Major General Henry Shrapnel of the British Royal Artillery, predates the modern high-explosive shell and operates by an entirely different process. A shrapnel shell consists of a shell […]

Bullet Lighter – trench art

A 3-inch (7.62 cm) long bullet lighter, trench art.  ‘Trench art’ is a term used to describe objects made from the debris and by-products of modern warfare. Trench Art is usually associated with the First World War, although similar items have been produced in other conflicts too. Most trench art was made by servicemen to […]

Canadian Army Dubbin 1916

Dubbin (also known as “dubbing” in the USA) is a traditional product used to soften, condition and waterproof leather. It consists of natural wax, oil and tallow. Dubbin has been used since medieval times to waterproof and soften leather goods. It is different from saddle soap used to clean and lightly condition leather, or shoe polish, which […]

Portable Gramophone

This Gramophone belonged to the officers of No. 3 Company during World War I. It was taken up to the trenches when the Regiment was in the line during trench duty. The officers entertained themselves with it when “Heine” behaved himself and kept quiet. It was taken with the Company into Germany when the Regiment […]

Cpl Arthur V Irwin Tunic

Tunic worn by #28041 Cpl Arthur V Irwin who served until Ypres, April 1915. Although wounded, he survived and served until the armistice. Service chevrons, on the lower arm, were earned for overseas service. Red was earned before 31 December 1914. Blue was after 1 January 1915 every 12 months of service. Shown with tunic: […]

Lt Maitland Fuller Newman Tunic

Shown with Tunic: Patches on shoulder (red rectangle 1st Division/ blue triangle 3rd Brigade); 48th Highlanders circular collar dogs; Lieutenant rank on lower sleeve; canvas satchel; Officers Kit Tag. The tunic still has mud on it from Vimy Ridge. Maitland Fuller Newman arrived as a reinforcement officer to the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in October […]