Herinnerings Album dedicated to the liberation of Apeldoorn on 17 April 1945
An 8 inch (20.32 cm) by 10 inch (25.4 cm) album in Dutch dedicated to the liberation of the city of Apeldoorn in the Netherlands, on 17th April 1945. On April 17, 1945, the 48th Highlanders of Canada, alongside other Canadian units, were a large part of the forces that liberated the city of Apeldoorn […]
Street banner from Delft, Netherlands liberation celebrations May 2025
A 26 inch (66 cm) by 78 inch (198 cm) street banner from Delft, Netherlands liberation celebrations, May 2025. The banner was hung in the streets of Delft and given to Sgt Iain Kinkaid of the 48th Highlanders as a keepsake.
LCol W.W.G. Darling’s garter flashes
An officers wool garter flash worn by LCol W.W.G. Darling. Officer’s flashes had a second fold layer above whereas the ORs had a single layer garter flash. The garter holds up the top of hose which were worn with a kilt. The white strap at the top is wound around the leg and hose folded […]
LCol W.W.G. Darling’s kilt
A superior quality kilt worn by LCol W.W.G. Darling. Officers purchased their own kilt of a high quality material. Standard kilt were issued to the troops as part of their issue uniforms.
Case 24/25 WW 2
The outbreak of the Second World War saw a resolute Canada declare war on Germany on September 10, 1939, just days after Britain and France. True to their tradition of frontline service, the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada, were among the first to answer the call, embarking for overseas deployment in December 1939 with […]
Flask for Rum rations – WWII
A 3.5 inch by 4.5 inch iron flask used as an individual container for emergency rum rations issued to all 48th personnel prior to their embarkation to France in June 1940. Presented by CSM Clem Burdis.
Wartime Balmoral
A khaki wartime balmoral often worn during active duty and carried in a pocket when wearing a helmet. This particular balmoral was owned by RSM Frank Jamieson. The tourri — that fuzzy little pom-pom perched proudly atop Highland headgear — is more than just flair. It has deep linguistic roots and a solid spot in […]
German Straight Razor
A standard German issue 7 inch by 1 inch straight razor, engraved with ERN and Wald / Solingen on the blade. This razor could have been an item collected from a German soldier, or purchased pre-war. It was carried and used by CQMS Herb Pike of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada during the […]
Escape Kit – Issued for landings at Pachino, Sicily
An escape kit consisting of a small “button” compass, a file enclosed in rubber, maps printed on silk to be worn as a scarf or secreted inside the uniform and a small sum of Italian Lire and French Francs. This kit was issued to certain select personnel on board the HMS Derbyshire en route to […]
4 pack of Alertness Drugs
A 2.5 inch by 4 inch blister pack of 4 Alertness tablets, issued to Canadian soldiers in WWII. The “Line” drugs are believed to be manufactured by Smith, Kline, and French in the UK. As a performance war in reaction to the German drug enhancement program of World War II. As early as 1919, Akira […]