Silver Jubilee medal document 6th May, 1935 for John Pollands Girvan
Silver Jubilee medal document from Buckingham Palace, dated 6th May, 1935 ,for John Pollands Girvan. 7 3/4″ x 9 3/4″
Large photograph of Girvan leading a parade
Large black and white photograph of Girvan leading a parade along a Toronto street. Slightly faded. 8″ x 10″
Post war photograph of John Girvan and his wife Jean Sword at a formal function. Stamped ‘The Evening Telegram Toronto Photographic Department.’
Post war photograph of John Girvan and his wife Jean Sword at some sort of formal function. Stamped ‘The Evening Telegram Toronto Photographic Department.’ Couple are dressed formally and entering room via a staircase. photograph is 8″ x 6″ black and white
Post war photograph of John Girvan in full 48th Dress regalia, and medals while smoking a pipe.
Post war photograph of John Girvan in full 48th Dress regalia, and medals while smoking a pipe. No date or further information. black and white. 7 1/4″ x 8 3/4″
Invitation to Girvan from the State of New York for the International Celebration at Niagara.
8″ x 11″ heavy paper invitation Invitation to Lt Col. Girvan from the State of New York for the International Celebration at Niagara. Sept. 1934
Document written to Girvan by General Arthur William Currie addressing Girvan’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and the possible changing of the title given to the regiment. Dated April 3rd, 1920.
Document written to Girvan by General Arthur William Currie addressing Girvan’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and the possible changing of the title given to the regiment to the Toronto Scottish and its first battalion as the 48th INFANTRY BATTALION, CANADIAN MILITIA. Dated April 3rd, 1920. 7 1/2′ x 9 1/2′
Pipe Banner – LCol. G.D. Turner, CD
Heraldry: Motto: Ne Parcas Nec Spernas: (Latin) Neither Despise Nor Fear Reverse: An Argent hand and Gules/Or ribbon underneath the hand. Gules ribbon underneath the hand with the motto in Or. Observe: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Lamont Service: Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders, 1999-2002, Pipe Banners are […]
Near Rimini, Italy, 1944 photo
A 20 inch (50.8 cm) by 24 inch (60.96 cm) black wooden framed picture of 4 members of the 48th cleaning their firearms at their makeshift camp near Rimini in Italy. The location is likely Miramar, halfway between Rimini and Riccione on a built up road along the sea front with the Rimini airport a […]
48th B Company 27th Brigade Pennant
A 16 inch (40.64 cm) by 20 inch (50.8 cm) blue pennant that was taken to Germany. On 4 April 1949, Canada joined eleven other nations in signing the North Atlantic Treaty. Lester B. Pearson, Secretary of State, declared that Canadians “feel deeply and instinctively” that the Treaty is “a pledge for peace and progress.” […]
48th “D” Company parade marker
A 12 inch (30.48 cm) by 20 inch (50.8 cm) wooden painted sign for 48th “D” Company parade (or D Coy room) marker with falcon.