Business Card from W. Ross Macdonald, with note to LCol D. C. Haldenby, CD – 1961
– Cards Handwritten note on business card sent to LCol D. C. Haldenby, CD on becoming Commanding Officer of the 48th Highlanders of Canada: “May your years of Command be profitable to you, to the 48th & to Canada. Signed Ross Macdonald” W. Ross Macdonald Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Canada Macdonald served […]
Mother’s Cross, Card from Minister of Defence
This card, signed by the Minister of Militia & Defence accompanied the silver Mother’s Cross given with Medals to those who died in WWI – Cards Canada This cross is presented to you in memory of one who in the Great War died for King and Country. H. Guthrie Minister of Militia & Defence
Telegrams to CSM Hawkins-1913
42 Telegrams. Hawkins winner of Kings Prize. – Documents sent to Bisley Camp 1913 from Toronto and UK various signatures, His Royal Highness, King George 5, Unity, 48th Highlanders Officers Mess, Pellatt, Chisholm, C.R. Crowe, Yorkie, P.C. Larkin, Gooderham, President, Daughters of the Empire, Colonel Macdonald, Slate, Arthur, E.W. Wilson, William T. White, Minister of […]
1 Lira issued in Italy, Allied Military Currency Series 1943
– Documents Allied Military Currency Issued in Italy 1 Lira Series 1943 A05801070A Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom from Want, Freedom from Fear
100 Francs, Banque de France- 1938
– Documents Banque de France 1482877217 Cent Francs Payables en Espices, A Vue, Au Porteur A.Z. – 1938.AZ. Le Caissier Gal Le Secretaire Gal signed C.59316 217 Farm workers on front on back France Banc 100FR workers
100 Lire Banco D’Italia, 1931-1937
– Documents: This bank note was brought or sent back from Italy by a member of the 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada while in Italy in 1943 and 1944. Banca D’Italia Lire-Cento Faga Vista Ortatore Decre. Min. 13 Marzo 1937 – Anno XV – E5 Ottobre 1931- Ann0 1X 100 Lire T12- 1245 G. […]
1 Gulden Netherlands-Oct 1938
– Documents Serie CE No. 567393 Zilverbon Groot een Gulden De Nederlandsche Bank aan alte Rijkskantoren Geregistreed 1 October 1938 Signed by de Agent van hert Ministerie van Financien and De Minister van Financien on back is coat of arms
2.50 Gulden, Netherlands-1938
– Documents 2.50 Gulden Zilverbon Serie AP No 387327 1 October 1938 Signed by De Agent van het Ministerie van Fiancien and Minister Reverse side Koninkrijk der Nederlanden Wettig Betaalmiddel
Letter, D.M. Robertson, June 9-1891
Formation of 48th. – Documents Letter from D.M. Robertson, Rec. Secretary, protem Toronto, June 9th, 1891 Dear Sir, You are respectfully requested to attend a meeting of Scotchmen, to be held in the Queen’s Hotel, on Friday evening, 10th inst., to promote the interests of the Scottish Regiment now in process of organization in this […]
Reminder letter from F. Wyld, April 19, 1892 re subscription for equipment
Fundraising for the 48th. – Documents The Citizen’s Committee for the purpose of raising funds to assist in the purchase of the necessary equipment for the 48th Highlanders. Toronto, 19th April, 1892 Dear Sir, Your Committee desire to remind you that the obligations referred to in las circular are now pressing. The uniforms having been […]