Portrait of C.S.M. (W.O.II) Colin Baron V.C.
Black and white large portrait photo of C.S.M. (W.O.II) Colin Baron V.C. in dress uniform in a wood frame under glass, photo is surrounded by a red paper frame, on top of the glass at the bottom is taped a paper with writing in pen stating “CSM WO2 Colin Baron V.C. SERVED 48th HIGHLANDERS OF […]
Portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton
Large portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton, done with oil pastel, in a wood frame, wearing uniform, on the front in the bottom left is written the artist’s name “Ruth Strome”, on the back is written “Major Donald Wakelin Banton” and “Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton”, on the back is also a sticker of […]
Swagger sticks
Bundle of four swagger sticks, belonging to Colour Sgt Tom Banton. All are made of wood with a metal cap, bundled together with a white string, the first is: dark brown and larger than the others at 0.75 inch wide with a grey metal cap of 1.25 inch in length that is rounded and flairs […]
Letter re medals of Graham MacLachlan to nephew
Framed original handwritten letter from Lt. Campbell MacLachlan to his nephew Graham MacLachlan giving Graham his Uncle Graham MacLachlan’s war medals in 1982. The family of Lt. Ed MacLachlan donated three sets of medals in total, those of Ed and his two brothers: : Lt. Commander Campbell MacLachlan, RCNVR (1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, […]
Flower Shell Vases
A pair of 7 inch (17.78 cm) tall shell casings with flower shaped tops of vases. Many items such as this were created by the troops while in the trenches to pass the time and focus them away from the war.
48th Highlanders United Nations and NATO deployment Map
A 24 inch (60.96 cm) by 36 inch (91.44 cm) world map showing Canada’s UN and NATO engagements in which 48th Highlander members volunteered to serve. Highlanders have served in virtually every Canadian participation since WWII. United Nations Peacekeeping Since the Second World War members of the 48th Highlanders have served in UN peacekeeping operations […]
Diary about Lt Ed MacLachlan created by his family
This diary about Edward MacLachlan, 48th Highlander killed in action in Sicily and his brothers who all served in WW2 was created by Ms. Carolyn Graham MacLachlan to share with family members and students of Rotherglen School, Oakville where she teaches. A copy was sent to Ridley College, St. Catherines, where Carolyn MacLachan’s uncles all […]
Box 20 – Unit Financial Records – 1923 to 1960, 1977 and 1978
Box contains Unit financial records for 1923 , 1939 and 1950 to 1960 and 1977 and 1978. Ledgers and file folders
RSM Graham Robertson uniform of RCACC 48th Highlanders (Cadets)
The uniform jacket of Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major Graham Robertson. Robertson joined the 48th Highlanders Cadets in 2002 and rose to the highest cadet rank of RSM. Upon graduation, Robertson joined the 48th Highlanders of Canada Reserve battalion. Tunic: Dark green tunic open at neck; closed by four buttons; with two breast pockets and two […]
RSM Graham Robertson ( cadet) – Medals
RSM Graham Robertson – medals from left to right – a) Lord Strathcona Medal; b) Legion Medal of Excellence; c) RCACC Service Medal