Portrait of Pte McDonald, Duncan Alexander
A 6 inch by 8 inch photograph of Duncan Alexander McDonald in scarlet uniform. McDonald joined the 48th in 1892 and was the 243rd enlistee on 24 March 1892. Prior Military Experience 1884 Nile Expedition with Canadian Nile Contingent as one of 400 Canadian volunteers, skilled in river navigation Egypt Medal Khedive Star 1885 Northwest […]
Militia General Orders from The Canada Gazette 17 Oct 1891 (48th Announcement)
A 8 inch by 13 inch paper framed in black wood with a 3.25 inch by 2 inch red box making a official public announcement that the government has authorized the formation of the 48th Highlanders in section 4 (red box) to increase of establishment of active militia. It is interesting to note that, at […]
Acknowledgement of Regiment Formation 19 Sept 1891 Appropriation
A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that the Government recognizes the kilted regiment and is making the appropriations required for the regiment to be formed.
Government Acknowledgement of Kilted Regiment and Col Davidson Deputization
A 5.5 inch by 8 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that the regiment be formally recognized, a financial fund be set up and the deputization of John I. Davidson as Colonel of the regiment.
Officers Drill Invitation
A 4 inch by 6 inch piece of paper mounted in a wooden frame stating that the receiver of this was invited to view to officers drill practice on 2nd September 1891 from seven until nine p.m. at St. Lawrence Hall on King Street East.
Brown, H.G. Original Enlistee – portrait
A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of H.G. Brown original enlistee 171 on 1 Oct 1891.
Florence, Alex, Original enlistee – portrait
A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of Alex Florence original enlistee 116 on 22 Oct 1891.
Florence, William, Original enlistee – portrait
A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of William Florence original enlistee 224 on 11 Mar 1892.
Gallery of Original Officers
A gallery display of fifteen of the founding officers each having a 3 inch by 4 inch sepia oval portrait mounted on a white matte. Top Row : Cpt. William Hendrie Jr. / Mjr. D.M. Robertson / Mjr. W.H. Orchard / Cpt. Wilbur Henderson / Cpt. John Forbes Michie Middle Row : 2Lt. L. McR. […]
Portrait of Pte Chrysdale, Robert Wayne
A 8 inch by 10.5 inch in scarlet uniform of Robert Wayne Chrysdale who was a member of the 49th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA from 1899 until 1900 then transferred to the 48th in 1901.