Ribbon in 48th colours black/red/green/red/blue/red/black; crown with two flags; 2 bayonets with “Islington” 1897; a bust of Queen Victoria with crossed rifles; 48th cap badge surrounded by thistles; likely belonging …
Circular bronze buckle cap badge from WW1, front side has image of falcon head in centre of badge and inside the circle frame, below falcon head also in circle frame …
Silver picture frame, rectangular with oval cutout center. The frame holds a closeup of a larger photo of LCol Mackenzie giving a salute. The photo was taken at the gravesite …
Combat Dress, 1970 Private, Marching Order As part of the sweeping changes that unified the Canadian Navy, Army, and Air force in 1968 new uniforms were issued. Combat Dress replace …
Service Dress 1916: steel helmet with “Red Patch” of 1st Division and above a blue triangle of 3rd Brigade ; wool tunic – Davidson Kilt – khaki kilt apron; khaki …
Battle Dress NW Europe, 1944-45: Steel helmet – lining – net covering – camouflage strips; khaki shirt; khaki battle dress – blouse and trousers; chamois sleeveless over jacket; blue putties; …
The mannequin represents a Highlander with patches and ribbands reflecting service with the 25th Brigade in Korea. He is wearing: diced Glengarry with 48th (5 diamond) badge; Battle Dress blouse …
The uniform of a Sergeant Drummer of the Pipes and Drums, or Military Band, circa 1939 – 1981. Tunic: Scarlet with navy blue facings (cuffs and collar), decorated with white …
First issued to the Regiment just prior to the invasion of Sicily in August 1943, it continued to be worn during the summer until 1950. Bush dress included both pants …
Field Service Olive Drab, 1956 Sergeant, Marching Order First issued in the early 1950s Field Service Olive Drab (FSOD) replaced Bush Dress for summer field wear while Battle Dress continued …
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