Col G. Elms, MSM, CD – Tan Shirt – Egpyt 1982
A tan shirt worn by Col Geordie Elms, during his UN service tour in Egypt in 1982. Includes shoulder flashes with Canada flag and UN symbol.
The Blue Beret – UNIFICYP Magazine – February 1986
Copy of cover of UNIFICYP’s, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force In Cyprus, regular in-house magazine publication, which started in 1964. LCol Alkema is featured in the cover photograph, the individual standing on the right. Read more about the Blue Beret Magazine, including digital archive of all editions: https://unficyp.unmissions.org/blue-beret-magazine Read the February 1986 edition here, downloadable […]
Sgt W. Gillie – Combat Jacket, 1985
Green colour combat jacket worn by Sgt. W. Gillie during patrols while on tour in Cyprus in 1985, with shoulder patches and name patch.
LCol Alkema, CD – S3 Green Uniform
S3 Green Uniform worn by LCol Ron Alkema, CD while on parade during his UN service tour in Cyprus in 1985. Includes falcon shape collar dogs, 48th Highlander symbol buttons, and shoulder patches.
Pte. Ostoupyz, Frank Max
B132646 Pte Frank Ostoupyz, born in Hamburg Germany, came to the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in Italy, likely in the fall of 1943 as the battalion was advancing towards Ortona. His service number indicates he enlisted with another unit and would have been transferred to the 48th as a reinforcement. Pte Ostoupyz was wounded on […]
RSM Chappell Service Book and ID Card
RSM Douglas Phillip Chappell’s soldier’s service and pay book and identification card used during his service in the Korean War. Some of the items included in the service book are his personal information, family’s information, his medical details, and equipment assigned to him such as uniform pieces.
Pte Brogan – Map of Yugoslavia
Paper map of Yugoslavia used by Pte Brogan for patrol duty during his service in the country.
Japanese and Egyptian Currency
Currency bills of various denominations from Japan and Egypt brought back by Highlanders who served overseas in the respective countries.
Korean War Safe Conduct Passes
Safe conduct passes and propaganda leaflets in various languages from the Korean War.
United Nations Peacekeeping Forces Headgear
Collection of seven pieces of headgear in the distinctive blue colour of UN Peacekeeping Forces with symbols of the United Nations(UN), from the 1950’s onwards: 2 helmets 2 caps with visor 2 berets 1 toque