Infantry Drill Manual 1893
A 3.75 inch by 5 inch red bound book filled with drill maneuver execution along with basic ceremonial practices and protocols. 1893 edition.
Clock presented by Mrs. Cosby
A 11 inch by 10 inch by 5 inch black-brown stained wooden clock with marble set in the base and crown with a brass and mother of pearl clock face. Floral carvings decorate the face side of the clock. The clock was presented in 1899 to Pte J.J. Thompson, C Company of the 48th Highlanders […]
Studio Portrait – Capt. Frederick William Macdonald, MC
Studio Portrait of Frederick Macdonald in his 48th Highlanders Uniform (black and white, matte finish, under glass in a period dark synthetic frame, 248 mm x 297 mm, easel back) Captain Frederick William (Wyld) Macdonald, MC, VD joined the 48th in 1912 at age 21. He went overseas with the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in […]
Claymore with Scabbard of LCol W. C. Macdonald
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 with a steel blade, magnetic, ornate design on both sides, marked on the ricasso, pebbled grip with seven rows of silver-coloured springy wire in the […]
Studio Portrait – LCol William Campbell Macdonald – Commanding Officer 1900 – 1906
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 in a period dark wooden frame, 260 mm x 365 mm) An original officer, William Macdonald was appointed Major upon joining from the Queen’s Own […]
1891 – 1892 Enrolment List of first enlistees to the 48th (Battalion) Highlanders
A scanned copy, 8.5 inch by 14 inch, of the hand written ledger with names and addresses of men who have taken an oath of allegiance to the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) in Toronto in the years of 1891 and 1892. These are the first Highlanders of the regiment founded in Oct 1891. Original in museum […]
Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD – khaki overcoat
A khaki Melton overcoat issued to officers for warmth and used in poor weather. This coat was worn by Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD. Lt. Col. Hendrie was on original member of the 48th Highlanders, joining in 1891. He served from 1891 to 1913 and was Commanding Officer from 1911 – 1913.
Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD – Mess Dress Jacket
The mess dress jacket of Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD. Lt. Col. Hendrie was on original member of the 48th Highlanders, joining in 1891. He served from 1891 to 1913 and was Commanding Officer from 1911 – 1913. The jacket is scarlet with Royal Blue collar and cuffs plus gold braid signifying a Senior Officer […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. William Hendrie, VD – 1911 – 1913
Heraldry: Motto: Fideliter Translation: (Latin) Faithful Reverse: On a wreath of or and vert, a pelican argent winged in her piety, proper on a field of or Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish Service: 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1913; Commanding Officer 1911 – 1913. Lt. Col. Hendrie was an original officer, joining the 48th Highlanders in 1891, […]
Sgts Sash belonging to Sgt. Rankin
Red worsted Sgt’s Sash belonging to Sgt. A. Rankin. Affixed to the sash, for display purposes by Sgt. Rankin’s family and the Museum, is the Islington Award for the Islington Royal Military Tournament of June 1897. A team of 10 Highlanders went to England to participate in the bayonet competition, winning first the Colonial Competition, […]