Pipe Banner – Major J. E. Featherstone, CD
Heraldry: Motto: Manu Forti; Translation: (Latin) With a Strong Hand; Reverse: On a wreath of or and blue celeste, a dexter cubit arm holding erect a dagger in pale, hilt and pommel of the first, encircled in a belt and buckle of azure on a field of gules. The initials J E F; Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, […]
Regimental Pipe Banner – 1959 – 1991 – 48th Highlanders of Canada
Heraldry: Motto: Dileas gu Brath Translation: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a falcon couped (appears more like an eagle erased) within a torteau, surmounted by an imperial crown and surrounded by a wreath of thistle and maple leaves which is surrounded by a laurel of or on which are the Battle Honours of South […]
Regimental Pipe Banner – 1928 – 1959 – 48th Highlanders of Canada
Heraldry: Motto: Dileas gu Brath Translation: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever Reverse: The Union Jack on which is surmounted the Crown and the 48th Highlanders Crest Obverse: Roman numerals “48” surrounded by laurels of Maple Leaves on one side and thistles on the other and surmounted by a Falcon’s head couped or on a wreath of or and gules (appears similar to an eagle’s […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Trumbull Warren, OBE, CD
Heraldry: Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dove with wings displayed, argent in its beak an olive branch vert, below the initials T.W. on a field of vair Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a filed of azure. Culture: English Service: Honourary Colonel, 1977 – 1979; Honourary Lt. Colonel, 1972 – 1977; 48th Highlanders 1934 – […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Duncan Donald, VD
Heraldry: Motto: Toujours Pret; Translation: (French) Always Ready; Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dexter arm in armour, embowed, in hand a sword, proper, on a field of khaki; Obverse: 134th Battalion, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of Davidson tartan; Culture: Scottish, Donald. Service: Commanding Officer, 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1916; 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1915 and 1916 – […]
Combat Boots – High – Afghanistan
Tan, high cut combat boots worn in Afghanistan
Cross of 28111 Private (Bugler) Morgan Dudley
Wooden grave marker of 28111 Private (Bugler) Morgan Dudley, No. 4 Company, 15th Battalion C.E.F. Bugler Morgan Dudley attested into the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) at Valcartier camp in Quebec on September 22, 1914. His attestation papers stated that he was born in Birmingham, England and that he had served three years in the Canadian […]
48th Highlanders Christmas Card, Sgts Xmas 1914 New Years 1915
Card sent home by Senior NCOs of the 48th Highlanders for “XMas 1914 and New Years 1914”. Photo inside of Sergts-Major, Staff -Sergts, and Sergeants of the 15th Battalion while at Salisbury Plain, England
Grave Marker of Capt. Richard Austin Brown, MC
Wooden cross painted white erected in memory of Captain R.A. Brown of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders), died of wounds November 14, 1917. No. 3 Company 15th Battalion C.E.F. He is buried in Lijssenthoek Military cemetery near Poperinghe, Belgium. At some point following the war, the Brown family obtained the original grave marker from their […]
Afghanistan Combat Uniform – Sgt. Ian Kinkaid
Worn during rotation in Afghanistan. a. Arrid Combat shirt with OMLT patches, b. arrid combat pants, c. Tan combat boots, d. Tan combat shirt, e. OTW (outside the wire) shirt with patches, f. Frag vest cover, g. tan gloves, h. tan cloth hat, i. olive drab flashlight, Bright Star MX – 212/U Note name and […]