Sgt of the 48th Canadian Highlanders c. 1900
Sergeant
48th Canadian Highlanders
c. 1900's
An unidentified sergeant of the 48th Canadian Highlanders. Members of the regiment's band founded the Kilties who performed highland and military music around the world including Soldiers of the Queen. Elements of the 48th also saw service in South Africa during the Boer War. The regiment still exists within the Canadian Army.
Cabinet Style Mounted Photograph
4 inches by 6 inches (10cm x 15cm)
Unknown Photographer
Unknown Canadian Location
c. 1900
Closeup detail of sporran badge:
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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