48th Highlanders Cap badges and insignia 1891-1938

 

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.

1. 48th Battalion (Highlanders) Cap badge 1891-1902

2. 48th Regiment (Highlanders) Cap badge 1902-1911

3. St. Andrews Cadet Corps 1906

4. Officers Cap badge, Silver 1902-1911

5. Officers Cap badge, Silver 1911-1938

6. Shoulder Numerals, Full Dress 1891-1902?

7. Shoulder Numerals, Full Dress Full Dress 1902-1911? Horizontal Shanks

8. 48th Regiment (Highlanders) Cap badge 1911-1938

9. Officers type Collar Badge 1902-1911?

10. Buckle Cap badge 1911-1938, stamped metal

11. Buckle Cap badge 1911-1938, made by Ellis Bros. colour, stamped metal

12. Men’s type collar badge

13. Shoulder Numerals (one piece)

14. Men’s type collar badge

15. Officer type collar badge

16. Buckle Cap badge 1911-1938, made by Gaunt and Sons London, gold colour, poured metal

17. Buckle Cap badge 1911-1938, bronze colour, poured metal

18. Men’s type Collar Badge

19. Interior of Cap badge worn on felt caps for rifle ranges 1906

20. Buckle Cap badge 1911-1938, made by Ellis Bros, bronze

21. Buckle Cap badge 1911-1938, gold colour, stamped metal

 

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Associated name(s)
Headdress Cap-badge Collar-badge Shanks
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years, 1920 – 1938 Interwar period
Location of artifact
Case 31 Badges
Classification
Uniforms
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