Dugald Sheppard. Newspaper article. Vets Observe Anniversary
Dugald Sheppard. short newspaper article. Vets observe Anniversary – 1949
Uniform Armlets (9) – Khaki
9 Uniform armlets for badges and 7 have Mobile Command Badges 1965 on them. 48th Highlanders shoulder patch on each.
48th Highlanders Reunion buttons – 1961 – W A Hawkins
13 pins on buttons issued for the 48th Highlanders reunion in 1961. Buttons are red, white and green with ” Hogmanay 1961 Sgts Mess ” typed across the center. Diameter of 2 “.
Presentation of colours booklet 1st July, 1959 belonging to John Pollands Girvan
-6 x 9 -Glossy cover with the emblems/badges of multiple units including the 48th Highlanders -Dated 1st July 1959 Presentation of Colours by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Death of John Pollands Girvan son
Condolence letter from the Office of the High Commissioner for Canada and mailing envelope dated June 5th, 1961 to Mrs. J P Girvan regarding her son’s death 2023001006 (a) article detailing his death in a rock fall mining accident at El Aguilar, Argentina 2023001006 (b)
Post war photograph of John Girvan and his wife Jean Sword at a formal function. Stamped ‘The Evening Telegram Toronto Photographic Department.’
Post war photograph of John Girvan and his wife Jean Sword at some sort of formal function. Stamped ‘The Evening Telegram Toronto Photographic Department.’ Couple are dressed formally and entering room via a staircase. photograph is 8″ x 6″ black and white
Pipe Banner – LCol. G.D. Turner, CD
Heraldry: Motto: Ne Parcas Nec Spernas: (Latin) Neither Despise Nor Fear Reverse: An Argent hand and Gules/Or ribbon underneath the hand. Gules ribbon underneath the hand with the motto in Or. Observe: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Lamont Service: Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders, 1999-2002, Pipe Banners are […]
McGann, James W.
Lt James McGann attended the 48th Highlanders Officer’s Dinner on March 30, 1940 having enlisted, most likely in early 1940, and during training prior to going overseas. Once in the UK, Lt McGann was attached to the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders on 6 June 1941 from 1 C.I.R.U. (a holding unit until there was a […]
48th B Company 27th Brigade Pennant
A 16 inch (40.64 cm) by 20 inch (50.8 cm) blue pennant that was taken to Germany. On 4 April 1949, Canada joined eleven other nations in signing the North Atlantic Treaty. Lester B. Pearson, Secretary of State, declared that Canadians “feel deeply and instinctively” that the Treaty is “a pledge for peace and progress.” […]
48th “D” Company parade marker
A 12 inch (30.48 cm) by 20 inch (50.8 cm) wooden painted sign for 48th “D” Company parade (or D Coy room) marker with falcon.