Shell Case Vases

A 5 inch (12.7 cm) tall shell casing folded into a vase. 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.

Portrait of Private T. H. Banton

Sepia photo portrait of Private T.H. Banton in a suit and wearing pince-nez glasses, in a wood frame, on the back is a printed page excerpt from the book “Paardeberg, 27 February 1900” and is page number 181, the page includes a story about Private T.H. Banton during the Second Boer War, his name is […]

Portrait of C.S.M. (W.O.II) Colin Baron V.C.

Black and white large portrait photo of C.S.M. (W.O.II) Colin Baron V.C. in dress uniform in a wood frame under glass, photo is surrounded by a red paper frame, on top of the glass at the bottom is taped a paper with writing in pen stating “CSM WO2 Colin Baron V.C. SERVED 48th HIGHLANDERS OF […]

Portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton

Large portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton, done with oil pastel, in a wood frame, wearing uniform, on the front in the bottom left is written the artist’s name “Ruth Strome”, on the back is written “Major Donald Wakelin Banton” and “Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton”, on the back is also a sticker of […]

Flower Shell Vases

A pair of 7 inch (17.78 cm) tall shell casings with flower shaped tops of vases. 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 Highlanders United Nations and NATO deployment Map

A 24 inch (60.96 cm) by 36 inch (91.44 cm) world map showing Canada’s  UN and NATO engagements in which 48th Highlander members volunteered to serve. Highlanders have served in virtually every Canadian participation since WWII. United Nations Peacekeeping Since the Second World War members of the 48th Highlanders have served in UN peacekeeping operations […]

St. Andrew’s College Cadet Uniform

Scarlet doublet (red of St. George’s Cross) , cut to accommodate a kilt and based on 48th Highlander tunic with 8 St Andrew’s brass buttons on front and 2 buttons on the waist line at the back , 3 buttons on each of 4 Inverness flaps (2 front and 2 back) and 3 on each […]

Memorial Plaque to Pte John Smith Berry

Brass plaque placed on the wall of St Andrew’s Church in memory of Pte John  Smith Berry killed in action on Oct 10, 1944. The plaque was donated by Brigadier Ian Johnston in the mid 1960s. This plaque communicates, perhaps better than any other, the bonds between those who served together. It states simply: “To […]