Tunic worn by #28041 Cpl Arthur V Irwin who served until 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:

Barrett with 48th Highlanders / 15th Battalion cap badge on Davidson Tartan patch

Canada and C15 pins with blue sewn epaulette

Patches on shoulder (red rectangle – 1st Division/blue triangle – 3rd Brigade)

Cpl Rank on arm

Service Chevrons on lower arm

48th Highlanders circular collar dogs

canvas bandoleer, notice blood stains

canteen with strap

canvas belt