48th Highlanders Cap badges 1938 – 1991

These badges are part of a complete collection of cap-badges struck since the founding of the regiment in 1891. The collection was created and donated by CCWO W.P. Elms, MMM, CD. CCWO W.P. Elms was regimental Sargeant Major 1961 – 1970, co-founder of the regimental museum in 1957, curator from 1959  to 1996 and official advisor to the Canadian War Museum.

35. 48th Buckle Cap badge, gold colour with slip type lug.

36. Buckle Cap badge, chrome with slip type lug.

37. 48th Regiment (Highlanders) C.E.F. Cap badge, brass colour

38. Buckle Cap badge, made by Wegilly Ltd Montreal, gold colour

39. 48th Highlanders of Canada Cap badge, 1938-1991 made by Roden Bros.

40. Diamond Cap badge 1938-1991, poured metal.

41. Diamond Cap badge 1938-1991, (missing the Diamond pattern) poured metal, made by Scott Adie Ltd London.

42. Buckle Badge 1911-1938, poured metal.

43. Diamond Badge 1938-1991, white metal.

44. Diamond Cap badge 1938-1991, gold colour.

45. St. Andrew’s Cadet Corps, made in England.

46. Rotary Youth Training Corps Cap badge.

47. 48th Shoulder Title.

48. Toronto Rotary Highlanders Cap badge.

49. 48th Shoulder Title 1968?

50. Diamond Cap badge 1956, chromed with slip type lug

51. 48th Highlanders Old Comrades Association Cap badge 1980’s

 

 

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Associated name(s)
CCWO W.P. Elms
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2), 1946 – 1999 Late 20th C.
Location of artifact
Case 31 Badges
Classification
Uniforms
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