Rifle Range Shot Locator
14″ metal device with a white shot indicator for use on the rifle range. Used in the butts to indicate where the shot landed on or compared to the target. The soldier in the butts (trench with targets on rails that lifted up and down) could indicate where the shot landed without being exposed to […]
Memorial Plaque to Pte John Smith Berry
Brass plaque placed on the wall of St Andrew’s Church in memory of Pte John Smith Berry killed in action on Oct 10, 1944. The plaque was donated by Brigadier Ian Johnston in the mid 1960s. This plaque communicates, perhaps better than any other, the bonds between those who served together. It states simply: “To […]
Silver Tie clip with 48th Highlander badge – LCOl W W G Darling, DSO, ED
Silver tie clip, 1 5/8″ x 1/4″, with lozenge badge in centre in silver and gold. Worn by LCol W W G Darling, DSO, CD.
Sterling silver coffee spoon with badge – LCol W W G Darling, DSO, ED
Sterling silver coffee spoon 3 7/8″ long with 48th Highlander lozenge (WWII) badge in silver with blue and yellow ceramic, at head of handle. Used by LCol W W G Darling and Mrs. Darling.
Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD (Croix de Guerre, France)
Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre – France), framed. The portrait is signed by Swains Studio and was taken post WWII.
New World Illustrated from July 1942 featuring the 48th Highlanders
A 10.5 inch (26.67 cm) by 13.25 inch (33.66 cm) article on pages 11, 12 and 13 from the July 1942 issue of New World Illustrated. Various 48th Highlander activities from 1942. below taken from the “New World Illustrated” magazine in July 1942. FORTY – EIGHTH Canada prepares for home defence And on Friday […]
First Canadian Division Boxing Trophies – 1941- 42, Pte A Roher
1st CDN Div Boxing Trophies won by Pte A. Roher A 6 inch (15.24 cm) wide by 11 inch (27.94 cm) tall brown wooden base with tear-drop shaped rising and affixed from back edge. On tear-drop: Maple leaf with 1941 engraved in middle; shield C.A.S.F. Championships England and a circle in center with two boxers […]
48th Highlanders World War Two Awards
1. 1st Div July 1st 1941 Tug of War 2. 1st CDN Div hockey runner up 1943 England presented to Sgt Sershall H. (Herb) L., 48th
Grave Side Memorial Service booklet for Pte William Ronald Dafoe
A 4.75 inch (12.06 cm) by 6.75 inch (17.14 cm) booklet of the Grave Side Memorial Service for PTE William Ronald Dafoe. Signed by Padre East Service on Sept 28, 1944 At Rimini, Italy Handwritten inside cover by Padre East below William Ronald Dafoe Faithful unto Death Killed in Action September 16, 1944 Italy Greater […]
LCol Frank Flavelle McEachren, CM, CVO, ED, CD (MID)
1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders (Canadian Active Service Force) Honorary Colonel 48th Highlanders of Canada (1979-1984) Frank Flavelle McEachren joined the Regiment and served with the 1st Battalion during throughout the Second World War. In May 1940, he married Florence Mary Eaton, daughter of Sir John Craig Eaton and Lady Eaton, of the prominent Eaton family, […]