Florence, James, Original enlistee – portrait
A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of James Florence original enlistee 36 on 22 Oct 1891.
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A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of James Florence original enlistee 36 on 22 Oct 1891.
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These two wooden standards surmounted by a gilded crown and with gilt/corded “ropes” ending in tassels carried the first Stand of Colours (Sovereign, Regimental) from the date of their presentation …
Plaque commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. 48th Highlanders buckle badge cut from steel sheet and placed on black board. Bottom right corner, small plaque in steel, …
This pattern of balmoral was made in Canada from 1914 – 1916 until replaced by a British issue. The head band is hand knit and the balmoral is Fuzzy Wool. …
Pte Bell in full dress uniform. Photo likely taken in London in early 1915. The photo is a post card, with a black and white photo on the front. Pte …
Postcard of 5 Platoon, 15th Battalion likely taken in London in 1915. Pte William Bell second from left in first row.
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Postcard photo with Private William Richard Bell on the right with fellow private of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). The photo is likely taken in 1916 as Bell does not …
Postcard photo of the officers and NCOs of 6 Platoon, likely taken in late 1917 or early 1918. Sgt William Richard Bell is seated on the left. Bell would be …
Memorial Plaque sent to the wife of LCol W. R. Marshall, killed in action at Ypres on 19 May 1916 by sniper fire. The Memorial plaque is sent to the …
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery with the grave marker of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO. The grave marker has the distinctive Celtic Cross (circle) used by the 48th Highlanders on several grave …
Compass in metal carried by LCol W.R. Marshall, DSO, Commanding Officer 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). LCol Marshall was killed in action by a sniper while traversing the forward trenches on …
Photo of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II unveiling a plaque signifying the opening of the 48th Highlanders Museum on 29 June 1997. At precisely 2:40 pm, the Queen arrived to …
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