48th Highlanders Competition Trophy awarded to D Company Highlanders
A 19.5 inch (49.53 cm) by 23 inch (58.42 cm) 48th Highlanders Competition Trophy awarded within D Company. The trophy, in the shape of a shield in wood with a tin/plated inner shield with engravings, was first awarded in 1906 and resumed again in 1931. Twelve small plaques of the winners are affixed, eight around […]
48th Highlanders D Company Marksmanship Trophy
An oval, 8 inch (20.32 cm) by 9 inch (22.86 cm), 48th Highlanders D Company Marksmanship Trophy in sterling silver. Presented by Major John Forbes Michie. Engraving: Presented by Major Michie D Co 48th Highlanders for Annual Competition 1903. Crossed rifles below laurel wreath affixed in top centre and crossed palm leaves engraved at bottom […]
Military Track and Field 1941 Banner
A 24 inch (60.96 cm) long, triangular, red Military Track and Field 1941 Banner. This banner was presented in England at a track and field competition between battalions in the 1st Canadian Brigade. Won by the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1st Battalion.
Officers’ Golf Trophy 1953
A 13 inch (33.02 cm) by 3.5 inch (8.89 cm) diameter sterling silver trophy presented by LCol David H. MacDonald to the winner of the Officers Golf Tournament. Originally presented on 24 September 1953. The trophy, in the shape of a golf bag was purchased by Colonel MacDonald who discovered it at a Birks store. […]
Toronto Star Article in 1942- The 48th Highlanders rate their own cenotaph
Newspaper clipping of page G12 from the Toronto Star – November 6 1942, article written by Donald Jones of Historical Toronto, covers the history of the memorial cenotaph, article includes a large photo of the 48th Highlanders during Remembrance Day parade, article also includes a small photo of the 48th Highlanders Memorial.
Scrap Metal Charms
Various shapes and sizes of scrap metal charms. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
Shell Fuse picked up by LCol Marshall DSO
Fired at the 48th trench lines “Plug Street” Polgesteert, Belgium on 13 October 1915.
48th Bullet Badge
A 3 inch (7.62 cm) badge made from a 48th badge and several spent rounds. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
Wood and Metal Letter Opener
A 5 inch (12.7 cm) long wooden and metal letter opener. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
48th Cap Badge Spat Button Hook
A 5.5 inch (13.97 cm) 48th cap badge button hook, most often used to help the soldier to button his spats. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.