134th Battalion Tunic
The 134th (48th Highlanders) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the 48th Highlanders began recruiting a third battalion, the 134th Battalion, in late 1915 in that city. The battalion was designated to be a combat battalion for a 5th Canadian Division which was […]
Large Caliber Shell
A 9.25 inch (23.5 cm) by 3 inch (7.62 cm) rusted shell. World War I was a war of artillery—The Big Guns. Rolling barrages destroyed the earth of France and Belgium and the lives of many. Millions of shells were fired in single battles, with one million shells alone fired by the Germans at the […]
Administration and Organization Book
An 8.5 inch (21.59 cm) by 14 inch (35.56 cm) Administration and Organization Book signed by Lt. MF Newman.
Pte Robert Charles Houghton, 15th Battalion
B800176 Pte Houghton, Robert Charles – Photo wearing glengarry dress tunic, men’s OR leather sporran, kilt, spats outside house KIA Aug 15, 1917, Vimy War Cemetery
World War 1 Kilt apron (Replica)
Khaki kilt apron, full wrap, worn by WWI Canadian soldiers of Highland regiments. This replica was made for reenactment of Highlanders in WWI. Ties on top edge to secure around waist and on one edge, halfway between belt and bottom edge, to keep the apron closed. Pocket with button on front centre. The back was […]
World War 1 Kilt apron (Replica)
WWI khaki Kilt apron – replica made for reenactment uniform of WWI Canadian Infantry soldier. Worn over a kilt to protect the kilt. Straps at top edge to tie around waist. Pocket in front centre of apron. This apron covers only the front and sides of the kilt and was designed for light duty. Full […]
Ypres Battle Map 1915
A 15 inch by 11.5 inch wooden framed battle map showing the position of the 1st Canadian Division in the front of Ypres on April 22, 1915. The 15th Bn was one of the forward Bns. of 3rd Canadian Brigade when the Germans unleashed in the late afternoon their first gas attack. The Bn. had […]
Trench Periscope
A 3.25 inch (8.26 cm) deep by 4.5 inch (11.43 cm)wide by 13 inch (33.02 cm) high grey wooden box with a 45 degree mirror at either end with a 3 inch (7.62 cm) by 4 inch (10.16 cm) viewing slot on each end. Early trench periscopes were made by installing two mirrors at 45-degree angles […]
Hinged Trench Mirror “Vigilant” WW 1
This 2 inch (5.08 cm) by 3.5 inch (8.89 cm) mirror was designed to be clipped to a bayonet on a rifle. The mirror is hinged to be closed when not in use, as to avoid a gunner’s attention and protect the mirror. If a soldier held the rifle upright above the parapet of a […]
Seasons Greetings from the 48th Highlanders Officers 1914 New Years 1915
A Christmas card for Christmas 1914 and New Years 14/15. Photo of Officers of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) on the right inside.