Shadow Box – Medals – B72745 Pte. John Smith Berry, 1st Battalion
Shadow box containing medals, photos and letters re B72745 John Smith Berry, killed in action 5 October, 1944. Berry was driver to Lt. Col. Ian Johnston from Sicily through the Hitler Line and transferred to 11 Brigade to remain Johnston’s driver when Johnston had been promoted to Brigadier. Medals: a. Italy Star, b.39/45 Star, c. […]
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 Sergeant Major 1961 – 1970, co-founder of the regimental museum in 1957, curator from 1959 to 1996 and […]
Afghanistan Handbook Annex carried by Canadian troops
Multi page, spiral bound handbook Annex used by Canadian troops in ISAF and Combined Forces Command in Afghanistan. This small annex was a quick Aide Memoir easily carried in a pocket of the uniform.
Uniform Patches – Afghanistan
Uniform patches worn in Afghanistan theatre Top Row 1. CFC (Combined Forces Command) later CSTC-A (Combined Transition Command – Afghanistan); 2. 1/205 Brigade, 1-10 OMLT; 3. ANCOP (Afghan National Civil Order Police); Second Row 4. Canadian National Identifier – arid CADPAT pattern; 5. Canadian National Identifier – Arid CADPAT pattern; 6. Name patch – Arid […]
Combat Boots – High – Afghanistan
Tan, high cut combat boots worn in Afghanistan
Capt. S. B. East – Pocket Watch
This watch was presented to Padre East on July 21, 1943 in Sicily, 11 days after the Allied landings at Pachino. It was given to Capt. East by L. Swift, a driver of the Army Service Corps attached to the 48th Highlanders Regimental Aid Post. It is thought that it may have been given to […]
Side Drum – 48th Highlander Cadets
Side Drum made by the Premier drum company from 1965 to 1987 and is a rod tension drum. The model is either the Royal Scot or the Super Royal Scot. These rod drums were streamlined in appearance when compared with rope drums. The “rods” made execution of beatings much easier for drummers and the maintenance […]
Standards of 48th Highlanders Chapter IODE
Two Standards of the Union Jack held in a wooden mount. A framed charter crest of the 48th Chapter IODE is centered at eye level between the two Standards. The standards of the 48th Highlanders Chapter IODE were laid up in the Regimental Museum by Vi Fletcher, standard-bearer, assisted by Mrs. Marjorie Harding on 3 […]
Cross of 28111 Private (Bugler) Morgan Dudley
Wooden grave marker of 28111 Private (Bugler) Morgan Dudley, No. 4 Company, 15th Battalion C.E.F. Bugler Morgan Dudley attested into the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) at Valcartier camp in Quebec on September 22, 1914. His attestation papers stated that he was born in Birmingham, England and that he had served three years in the Canadian […]
World War One Hospital Gas Mask
Early World War 1 gas mask designed for use for hospital patients situated near the front lines where gas attacks were imminent. They were made up of the constituents of the “Model 17 Ledermasken” that is, the lenses with reinforcing “spiders” and the later war 17 “third model” filter canister. The hood-like design allowed for […]