Panoramic Photo of Highlanders at Valcartier Camp
Photo of a large contingent of Highlanders in formation with officers in front and camp in the background, taken at Valcartier Training Camp in Quebec during the First World War. 8×40 black and white photo on 10×40 thick paper. Copy or scan of P0026 on North Wall. The writing in the middle on the bottom […]
48th Highlanders D Coy Competition Trophy 1909 to 1931
A 13 inch (33.02 cm) high, silver 48th Highlanders D Coy Competition Trophy 1909 to 1931. Engraved on the cup portion is a shield shape and inside the words: Presented to the 48th Highlanders by the Toronto Silver plate Co.
The Cosby Challenge Shield
A 21 inch (53.34 cm) by 22 inch (55.88 cm) trophy, shield shaped wood base with inset silver shield. Engraving reads: The Cosby Memorial Shield. The company making the highest aggregate score in the Annual General Match. On inner shield, an open wreath of Scottish thistles, open at the top and enclosing a 48th Highlanders […]
1916 YMCA Niagara Camp CEF Football Championship Banner
A 17 inch (43.18 cm) by 24 inch (60.96 cm) red silk banner presented to the 48th Highlanders Football team for winning the Niagara Camp Championship in 1916. Niagara on the Lake was one of the key locations for training for battalions going overseas from Militia District 2 in Ontario.
Genealogical and Military Records of L/Cpl Crawford, Robert Palmer
Scanned and printed documents and images accessed from Ancestry.ca, including family trees, photos, the entry in the War Graves Registry, 1901 census information, and personnel files from WWI. The envelope also includes a message note stating it was donated by Warren McLaughlin on 19-Feb-18.
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.
Shell Caps
Various Shell caps picked up by Duncan McArthur of the 92nd Battalion presented to his son B. McArthur of B Company (48th Highlanders) 1 CHB 27th Brg.