Tunic worn by #28041 Cpl Arthur V Irwin who served at Ypres, April 1915. Although wounded, he survived and served until the armistice.

Service chevrons, on the lower arm, were earned for overseas service. Red was earned before 31 December 1914. Blue was after 1 January 1915 every 12 months of service.

• Shown with tunic:
• Balmoral with 48th Highlanders CEF cap badge on Davidson Tartan patch
• Canada and C15 pins with blue sewn epaulette
• Patches on shoulder (red rectangle = 1st Division, blue triangle over red rectangle = 3rd Brigade/15th Battalion)
• Cpl Rank on arm
• Service Chevrons on lower arm
• 48th Highlanders circular collar dogs
• Cotton canvas ammunition bandoleer, notice blood stains
• Cotton webbing waist belt belt, (Pattern 1908 Infantry Equipment)
• Water Bottle and carrier (Pattern 1915 Infantry Equipment carrier, Mk VI water bottle)