Gas Goggles
As an evolution of the gas mask created by Colonel Cluny Macpherson CMG FRCS the gas goggles were created; as WW1 consumed resources these goggles were created to cut down on materials. Soldiers with a wound dressing kit or a using their socks would urinate on these to cover their mouth and nose to stop […]
Afghanistan Handbook Annex carried by Canadian troops
Multi page, spiral bound handbook Annex used by Canadian troops in ISAF and Combined Forces Command in Afghanistan. This small annex was a quick Aide Memoir easily carried in a pocket of the uniform.
Early Gas Mask – Circa Dec 6 1916
Early version of gas mask for British and Canadian forces. Missing is the purifying cartridge to be attached to the device on the front. First widely distributed version of the gas mask to Canadian forces. In dire situations the cartridge attachment hole could be used in conjunction with the shell dressing kit to have a […]
Sweatshirt with bullet holes – Pte. John Tescione
This sweatshirt was sent to all members of the 48th Highlanders serving in Yugoslavia with the UN by the 48th Chapter of the Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire (IODE) for Christmas 1994. Pte John Tescione was wearing it for warmth under his uniform when he was shot multiple times on New Year’s eve, […]
Pipes of Pipe Major James Fraser
Pipes used by PM Fraser though his entire career including 39 years as Pipe Major of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1913 – 1952. In 1913, after 21 years service with the Gordon Highlanders in Scotland Fraser replied to a notice from Lt. Col. William Hendrie asking for a “competent” piper to be the Pipe […]
Carving in Souterrain by 802039 Pte Robert McKee
This carving is a replica, exact size as the original that was carved into the chalk walls of the Souterrain (tunnels) under the approaches to Vimy Ridge. Canadian troops were kept hidden in the souterrain for the month prior to the attack on Vimy Ridge on 09 April 1917. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of carvings and […]
Flag marking the limit of advance of the 15th Battalion on Vimy Ridge
Flag marker placed on Vimy Ridge battlefield to mark the furthest advance of the 1st Division which included the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). Donated in 1927 to the 48th Highlanders by Lord Byng of Vimy
Bass Drum 15th Bn – Bullet Hole
Base Drum: wooden shell 13 lug ( brass) professional paint job no record of maker. Fake “heads” – new rope only original portions are : wooden shell, wooden cord hoops, 3 metal feet Among the several bass drums used by the 15th Bn. (48th Highlanders) this one is unique. In France, in 1917, German shrapnel […]
Balmoral – 134th Battalion – 1914 – 1916
On card: “134th Bn Type Balmoral 1914-1916. Made in Canada and worn until replaced by British Issue” Hand knit headband – Fuzzy Wool. Carries 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) cap badge Sewn inside is Lieut A. Eric Jackes One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (not present in […]
Full Dress – Officers 1890’s – Lt. Col. John Irvine Davidson
This Full Dress, Review Order is the original Uniform worn in 1892 by Lt. Col. John Irvine Davidson, first Commanding Officer from 20 November 1891 to 1898. Glengarry with original cap badge – glengarry has marking W6D 1913 Tunic with gold cords and rank, pips and crown of Lt. Col. ; buttons x 22 by […]