National Rifle Association Medallions – W A Hawkins
thirteen identical medallions from the National Rifle Association. The medallions are NOT dated and are identical with an archer and a rifleman on one side and a laurel wreath and “The National Rifle Association 1860” printed on the opposite side. Medallion is stamped metal and 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter,
Second Annual Officers Dinner -1923, November 10th
Programme 48th Highlanders Dileas Gu Brath Second Annual Dinner of the Officers and ex-officers of the 48th Highlanders of Canada King Edward Hotel November 10th, 1923 Inside Menu Cotuits Oysters Cocktails, Celery, Olives Cockey Leeky Strained HAGGIS Scotch Grouse Aberdeen, Sweet Potato Waffles Ice Cream Heather Scotch Short Cakes Demi Tasse Staff See names entered […]
Department of Veterans Affairs envelope belonging to Girvan
Department of Veterans Affairs brown paper mailing envelope sent to Brig. John Girvan at 62 Atlas St Toronto.
Photocopies of London Gazette citations for John Pollands Girvan
Photocopies of London Gazette citations for John Pollands Girvan Nine pages of them altogether. copies of citation dates for CBE,DSO, bars to DSO,MC, etc.
Letter addressed to Girvan referencing General Currie. Dated March 27th, 1920.
Letter addressed to Girvan referencing General Currie asking for information. Dated March 27th, 1920. typed and signed on 8′ x 10′ paper
Silver Jubilee medal document 6th May, 1935 for John Pollands Girvan
Silver Jubilee medal document from Buckingham Palace, dated 6th May, 1935 ,for John Pollands Girvan. 7 3/4″ x 9 3/4″
Large photograph of Girvan leading a parade
Large black and white photograph of Girvan leading a parade along a Toronto street. Slightly faded. 8″ x 10″
Post war photograph of John Girvan in full 48th Dress regalia, and medals while smoking a pipe.
Post war photograph of John Girvan in full 48th Dress regalia, and medals while smoking a pipe. No date or further information. black and white. 7 1/4″ x 8 3/4″
Invitation to Girvan from the State of New York for the International Celebration at Niagara.
8″ x 11″ heavy paper invitation Invitation to Lt Col. Girvan from the State of New York for the International Celebration at Niagara. Sept. 1934
Document written to Girvan by General Arthur William Currie addressing Girvan’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and the possible changing of the title given to the regiment. Dated April 3rd, 1920.
Document written to Girvan by General Arthur William Currie addressing Girvan’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and the possible changing of the title given to the regiment to the Toronto Scottish and its first battalion as the 48th INFANTRY BATTALION, CANADIAN MILITIA. Dated April 3rd, 1920. 7 1/2′ x 9 1/2′