Commanding Officer, 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1916 William Renwick Marshall, the son of William and Isabella Marshall was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on 20 Mar 1875. He …
Clear plastic paper weight with red background encasing a Diamond pattern Buckle Badge presented in recognition of Sgt Tucker’s service as President of the 48th Highlanders Pipes & Drums Association …
A 6.25 inch by 9.5 inch book telling the History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada from 1929 to 1956, focusing on the 1st Battalion from 1939 to 1945 during …
History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, published in 1991 for the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Regiment. Subtitle “An account of the 48th Highlanders from 1956 to …
Sash: Davidson tartan on front with 48th Highlanders cloth Buckle Badge in centre; red cloth backing; red tassels on ends. Multiple poppies affixed by pins. This sash is used by …
Metal folding pocket knife with hinged holder at one end for attachment. Keeper ring on holder. Three utensils: Knife blade; two-edged “arrow shaped” blade; punch. Service number scratched on body …
Medals and photograph of LCol William Renwick Marshall, displayed on a scarlet background with a dark wood frame and glass cover. Brass plaque at bottom of frame. Medals clockwise from …
Scroll on parchment paper with black ink lettering, accompanying and affirming the awarding of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) to Lt Col. William Renwick Marshall. Scroll is signed by by …
5 Miniatures : Military Cross, GRV (silver, 22.7 mm); 1914-15 Star (bronze, 20.3 mm x 25 mm); British War Medal (silver, 17.7 mm); Victory Medal (bronze, 18 mm); and Colonial …
Studio Portrait of William Campbell Macdonald in his 48th Highlanders Uniform (black and white, matte finish, wearing his North West Canada Medal and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration, under glass …
Scottish Claymore sword with decorated blade from the 1890s. Blade is engraved on both sides typical of a Scottish Highland tradition. Made by Crean & Rowan. Sword and Scabbard (sword …
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