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Major W. H. Orchard Sports Medals 1882 to 1901

Nine sports competition medals won by Major W. H. Orchard of the 48th Highlanders before, during and after he was an officer in the 48th Highlanders. A photo of Major …

  • Trophies
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New World Illustrated from July 1942 featuring the 48th Highlanders

A 10.5 inch (26.67 cm) by 13.25 inch (33.66 cm) article on pages 11, 12 and 13 from the July 1942 issue of New World Illustrated. Various 48th Highlander activities …

  • Art
2023005003
1/4 Scale Martini-Henry Rifle with Socket Bayonet

A 19.5 inch (49.53 cm) by 3 inch (7.62 cm) by 3 inch (7.62 cm) quarter scale model of the Martini Henry Rifle, quite often used at the birth of …

  • Art
2023005001
Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD (Croix de Guerre, France)

Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre – France), framed. The portrait is signed by Swains Studio and was taken post WWII.

  • Images
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Program handout for PM Alexander Keith medals presentation-23 April 2023

Single page, colour and b/w images. Handout at presentation of PM Alexander Keith’s medals and brooch, 23 April 2023.

  • Programs and menus
  • Event related
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Program for presentation of Brigadier Girvan medals-23 April 2023

Program for presentation of medals and artifacts of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan, CMG, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre – France) and his wife, Nursing Sister Jean Elizabeth Sword. Held …

  • Programs and menus
  • Event related
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Program for Church Service and Presentation of Brigadier Girvan medals-23 April 2023

St Andrew’s Church program of Service – Remembrance Parade by 48th Highlanders; presentation of artifacts and medals of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan, CMG, DSO, MD, VD, (Croix de Guerre – …

  • Programs and menus
  • Event related
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Pipe Banner – The Regimental Banner – 1991 to present day

Heraldry: Motto: Dileas Gu Brath: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever, the Regimental motto Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a falcon couped (appears more like an eagle erased) within a …

  • Accoutrements
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CQMS Herb Pike on Twenty-Five Cent Piece

In recognition of “The Year of the Veteran” the Canadian Mint struck a quarter with the images in profile of two veterans of the Canadian Forces. The veterans selected were …

  • Documents
  • Print Media
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Medals of Pipe Major (Sgt) Alexander Keith, WWI

Three medals: a) 1914 – 1915 Star, 1918, b) British War Medal 1918, c) Victory Medal, 1919. On rear of 1914 – 1918 Star – 27021 Sjt A. R. Keith …

  • Medals
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Brooch for plaid of Pipe Major Alexander Keith, 15th Battalion

Silver brooch worn on left shoulder to hold plaid in place. Scratched on reverse side of brooch is “G. McKay” suggesting the brooch was worn originally by Piper G. McKay, …

  • Accoutrements
2023009003
Case for Brooch of PM Alexander Keith

Square leather case – 4″ x 4″ – in dark brown leather and gold line near edges of top. Light blue silk lining in inside of cover and around inside …

  • Accoutrements
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