Officers’ Golf Trophy 1953
A 13 inch (33.02 cm) by 3.5 inch (8.89 cm) diameter sterling silver trophy presented by LCol David H. MacDonald to the winner of the Officers Golf Tournament. Originally presented on 24 September 1953. The trophy, in the shape of a golf bag was purchased by Colonel MacDonald who discovered it at a Birks store. […]
Toronto Star Article in 1942- The 48th Highlanders rate their own cenotaph
Newspaper clipping of page G12 from the Toronto Star – November 6 1942, article written by Donald Jones of Historical Toronto, covers the history of the memorial cenotaph, article includes a large photo of the 48th Highlanders during Remembrance Day parade, article also includes a small photo of the 48th Highlanders Memorial.
Portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton
Large portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton, done with oil pastel, in a wood frame, wearing uniform, on the front in the bottom left is written the artist’s name “Ruth Strome”, on the back is written “Major Donald Wakelin Banton” and “Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton”, on the back is also a sticker of […]
48th Highlanders United Nations and NATO deployment Map
A 24 inch (60.96 cm) by 36 inch (91.44 cm) world map showing Canada’s UN and NATO engagements in which 48th Highlander members volunteered to serve. Highlanders have served in virtually every Canadian participation since WWII. United Nations Peacekeeping Since the Second World War members of the 48th Highlanders have served in UN peacekeeping operations […]
Box 20 – Unit Financial Records – 1923 to 1960, 1977 and 1978
Box contains Unit financial records for 1923 , 1939 and 1950 to 1960 and 1977 and 1978. Ledgers and file folders
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 […]
St. Andrew’s College Cadet Uniform
Scarlet doublet (red of St. George’s Cross) , cut to accommodate a kilt and based on 48th Highlander tunic with 8 St Andrew’s brass buttons on front and 2 buttons on the waist line at the back , 3 buttons on each of 4 Inverness flaps (2 front and 2 back) and 3 on each […]
MWO Mark McVety, CD
MWO Mark McVety joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 1970 as an Infantry Reservist with the 48th Highlanders of Canada. He held various positions from Recruiting NCO to Company Sergeant Major (CSM). In 1996, he transferred to the Lorne Scots to continue his loyal service to Canada. In 2003, after 7 years with the […]
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.