Tool for WWI Lee Enfield
This brass tool, engraved “CSM Wykes” is in the family collection of David Nutting, grandson of Frederick Wykes. It was used to adjust elements on the Lee Enfield Rifle using the flat head screwdriver end. The pointed end was to press pins to release locking devices. David Nutting reported: “Amongst artefacts inherited from my parents […]
Bandman’s Pouch 1898 – 1914
A 6.25 inch (15.88 cm) by 7.5 inch (19.05 cm) white stained (blanco) bandsman’s pouch
LCol W.W.G. Darling’s kilt
A superior quality kilt worn by LCol W.W.G. Darling. Officers purchased their own kilt of a high quality material. Standard kilt were issued to the troops as part of their issue uniforms.
48th Highlander Sweetheart Locket
A 3.5 mm by 2.5 mm oval gold locket made of gold with a silver 48th Highlander badge logo in the centre, approximately World War II era. Highlanders often had items (pins, lockets, rings, etc.) to leave with their spouses when they went overseas. The items are called “sweetheart”.
CSM F.H. North – Group Photo With Lewis Gun – 1930s
Sepia photograph of group of five posing 48th Highlanders in full dress, with CSM North standing second from the right, with a Lewis gun on the floor in front of them resting on its bipod. The group is standing at the base of the stairs of the Toronto Registry of Deeds and Land Rights building, […]
CSM F.H. North – Group Photo – 1930s
Sepia photo of group of 48th Highlanders, with CSM North in middle of front row, wearing full dress. Photo taken on the front steps of the former Registry of Deeds and Land Titles building in Toronto downtown. Three individuals can be seen holding pace sticks and three individuals, including CSM North, are wearing their WW1 […]
Photo of St. Andrew’s Church Altar Table – 1934
Small photograph belonging to CSM F.H. North, of altar table of St. Andrews Church, which was a gift to the church by the 48th Highlanders’ sergeants. Printed white text near the top of the photo reading: “48 HIGHLANDERS MEMORIAL TABLET TO BE DEDICATED NOVEMBER 11TH 1934 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH”. Photograph is of the altar table […]
Field Marshall Montgomery with daughters of LCol Warren
During a visit to Canada in April 1953 Field Marshall Montgomery stayed at the home of LCol Trumbull Warren. Here he is shown of two of the daughters of LCol Warren, holding the hand of Ann Warren with Mary Warren by his other side. LCol Warren was Montgomery’s Personal Assistant in Italy, through the D-Day […]
Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery with goddaughter Ann Warren
During a visit to Canada in April 1953 Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery became the godfather of Ann Warren, middle daughter of LCol Trumbull Warren. Monty and Ann are shown holding hands. LCol Warren was Personal Assistant to Monty in Italy, the D-Day landings in Normandy and to the end of the war. Montgomery’s trip to […]
Field Marshal Montgomery’s Birthday at LCol Warren’s home
On 17 November 1954 Field Marshall Montgomery admires the cake made for his birthday of that date. Montgomery was visiting Canada and stayed at the home of LCol Trumbull Warren, who had been Montgomery’s Personal Assistant during the Italian campaign, through D-Day to the end of the war. Behind Montgomery is LCol Warren and his […]