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
Rifle Range Shot Locator
14″ metal device with a white shot indicator for use on the rifle range. Used in the butts to indicate where the shot landed on or compared to the target. The soldier in the butts (trench with targets on rails that lifted up and down) could indicate where the shot landed without being exposed to […]
St. Andrew’s College Cadet Uniform
Scarlet doublet (red of St. George’s Cross) , cut to accommodate a kilt and based on 48th Highlander tunic with 8 St Andrew’s brass buttons on front and 2 buttons on the waist line at the back , 3 buttons on each of 4 Inverness flaps (2 front and 2 back) and 3 on each […]
Communion Table in St Andrew’s Church donated by Sergeants
In the centre of the chancel is the Memorial Communion Table dedicated on Remembrance Day, Sunday 11 November 1934 by The Rev. Stuart C. Parker, D.D., Minister of St. Andrew’s and Chaplain of the Regiment. The table, a gift of the sergeants in memory of their comrades who fell in the First World War, stands […]
Oil Portrait of Hon. Major the Reverend Thomas Crawford Brown
Hon. Major the Reverend Crawford Brown, MA was the minister of St Andrew’s Church from June 1905 to October 1915. He was appointed Chaplain of the 48th Highlanders of Canada in 1907 and served until his death in 1929. The portrait was painted by John Russell in 1918 and was a donation to the 48th […]