Hello.

A introduction.

As a young man I served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada, in the early 1970's.

First stood up in 1891, the 48th have served Canada for 124 years. About 65,000 Canadians have served in the Regiment over the years. Affiliated with the Gordon's, the 48th wear the Davidson in the ranks, NCM's and Officers. The pipers wear Stewart of Fingask, the drummers wear Davidson.

The 50 Battle Honours of the 48th Highlanders of Canada are as follows.

link. http://www.48highlanders.com/01_02.html

I have been reading military history for about 50 years now, and in particular Canadian and British history and oddities.

With that in mind, I though that the members might like to try their hand at some trivia bits.

Here are a few to begin with.

The oldest continuously serving Regiment in the British Army is ?

Guards Regiments can be identified, while in full dress, by what distinctive feature on their tunic's ?

Highland Regiments that wear a "feather bonnet "....... What bird do the feathers come from ?

Eleven Victoria Crosses, won before lunch. What battle, what unit, what era ?

What is a pace stick, and who carries one ?

Answer any or all, as you please.

Jim B.