Sgian-dubh knife w/ scabbard, Cairngorm jewelled -d’Esterre

Sgian-dubh knife in black scabbard with Silver  edging, Cairngorm jewelled in topaz colour, on top of hilt. Belonged to Col. JCD d’Esterre. A small traditional knife worn tucked into the hose (sock) with the handle visible above the right sock. Traditionally carried for utility and as part of Highland dress. Sometimes called the black knife […]

Frame with Photos – Pte. Harold C. McKay

A dark brown wood photo frame with a piece of loose transparent glass as a cover, with a piece of cardboard backing, containing 4 different photos of Pte. Harold C. McKay. Of the 4 photos, 2 photos are in black and white, 1 photo is in sepia, and 1 photo is partly colourized – mainly […]

Pte Dewar, R

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Robert (Bob) Dewar is the youngest of the four Dewar brothers, all of whom learned to play bagpipes in the 48th Highlanders Pipes and Drums.  Bob joined the RCAF in 1940 and also played in the RCAF Pipes and Drums during the War.  He remained in the RCAF after the War and became an officer […]

Pte Dewar, Peter

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Peter Dewar is the twin brother of Pipe Major Archie Dewar. He came to Canada in April 1926 with his mother, brother and sister. He and his brother began to learn to play the pipes from Pipe Major James Fraser and by 1928 both had began to play with the 48th Pipes and Drums.   […]