Object Record
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Catalog Number |
977.C82A |
Object Name |
Jacket |
Date |
1914 |
Year Range from |
1914 |
Year Range to |
1918 |
Features |
Military jacket that belongs to the uniform of the 48th Highlanders of WWI - has four pockets at front - 2 pleated breast pocket (flap held with button) - two flap pockets with button holding down the front - one button holding lapel on either shoulder - pinned on either shoulder lapel - is a gold pin which has "DILEAS - CU - BRATH - 48 Highlanders Canada" - the belt loops are metal - at collar there are two hooks and eyes - the lower front pocket and inner side seams are lined with an army green cotton - at front on either side just below collar are two darts - inner sleeves are lined with white cotton. Also seen in this photograph - Tam cap and pants worn by Stuart Moore. Accroutements worn include uniform webbing, pouches and water bottle worn by WW1 soldiers. |
Object Story |
The 48th Highland regiment is one of Canada's most decorated military units. The 48th is known as a "Scottish" regiment. The first Highland regiment, the Black Watch, was raised in the 1600s from clans loyal to England's monarch, in order to keep an eye on the more unruly Highland clans. In modern times, these regiments still wear the tartan and other Scottish items of dress (although no longer in the field), and cultivate a reputation for fierceness on the battlefield. This uniform belonged to Stuart Moore, a local WW1 veteran. Stuart enlisted in 1916 and was invalided home December 1918. Since he did not see combat because of medical reasons, he was never issued a kilt. |
People |
Moore, Stuart (1896 - ) |
Subjects |
World War I |
Search Terms |
World War One World War One, soldiers |