CQMS Herb Pike on Twenty-Five Cent Piece
In recognition of “The Year of the Veteran” the Canadian Mint struck a quarter with the images in profile of two veterans of the Canadian Forces. The veterans selected were the 48th Highlanders’ Herb Pike representing the veterans of The Second World War and Angela Mondou as a Peacekeeping veteran. A 10 Dollar Fine Silver […]
Pipe Banner – The Regimental Banner – 1991 to present day
Heraldry: Motto: Dileas Gu Brath: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever, the Regimental motto Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a falcon couped (appears more like an eagle erased) within a torteau, surmounted by an imperial crown and surrounded by a wreath of thistle and maple leaves which is surrounded by a laurel of or on […]
Program for Church Service and Presentation of Brigadier Girvan medals-23 April 2023
St Andrew’s Church program of Service – Remembrance Parade by 48th Highlanders; presentation of artifacts and medals of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan, CMG, DSO, MD, VD, (Croix de Guerre – France) and his wife Nursing Sister Jean Elizabeth Sword. Also presentation of medals and brooch of Pipe Major (Sgt) Alexander Keith, 15th Battalion CEF.
Program for presentation of Brigadier Girvan medals-23 April 2023
Program for presentation of medals and artifacts of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan, CMG, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre – France) and his wife, Nursing Sister Jean Elizabeth Sword. Held in the Great Room at St Andrew’s Church, 23 April 2023.
Program handout for PM Alexander Keith medals presentation-23 April 2023
Single page, colour and b/w images. Handout at presentation of PM Alexander Keith’s medals and brooch, 23 April 2023.
Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD (Croix de Guerre, France)
Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre – France), framed. The portrait is signed by Swains Studio and was taken post WWII.
1/4 Scale Martini-Henry Rifle with Socket Bayonet
A 19.5 inch (49.53 cm) by 3 inch (7.62 cm) by 3 inch (7.62 cm) quarter scale model of the Martini Henry Rifle, quite often used at the birth of the 48th Highlanders in 1891. During the development of the Martini Henry IC1 carbine, the Royal Small Arms Factory decided to utilize the same component […]
New World Illustrated from July 1942 featuring the 48th Highlanders
A 10.5 inch (26.67 cm) by 13.25 inch (33.66 cm) article on pages 11, 12 and 13 from the July 1942 issue of New World Illustrated. Various 48th Highlander activities from 1942. below taken from the “New World Illustrated” magazine in July 1942. FORTY – EIGHTH Canada prepares for home defence And on Friday […]
Major W. H. Orchard Sports Medals 1882 to 1901
Nine sports competition medals won by Major W. H. Orchard of the 48th Highlanders before, during and after he was an officer in the 48th Highlanders. A photo of Major Orchard is in the bottom right with his medals. Major W.H. Orchard joined the British Army as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment […]
First Canadian Division Boxing Trophies – 1941- 42, Pte A Roher
1st CDN Div Boxing Trophies won by Pte A. Roher A 6 inch (15.24 cm) wide by 11 inch (27.94 cm) tall brown wooden base with tear-drop shaped rising and affixed from back edge. On tear-drop: Maple leaf with 1941 engraved in middle; shield C.A.S.F. Championships England and a circle in center with two boxers […]