BACKGROUND:
Since its formation in 1891, the 48th Highlanders have had a longstanding tradition of participating in the community functions for over 100 years of its parent city, Toronto, and fulfilling its operational duties around the world. The regiment is nicknamed "The Glamour Boys" or "The Dirty Four Dozen". The name "The Glamour Boys" was coined by other regiments that served with the 48th when the brigade was being inspected by King George VI. There were not enough regulation khaki puttees (leg wrappings) for all the soldiers, so as a result, the 48th had to wear unofficial blue puttees. The King inquired as to why the 48th wore different puttees from the rest of the brigade and was told that there were not enough khaki ones for all the units. The King replied that he liked the blue puttees better and that they should keep them. The 48th Highlanders continued to wear blue puttees until battledress was eventually phased out. The nickname "Dirty Four Dozen" is a play on The Dirty Dozen and "48" being equivalent to four dozen. The Glengarry’s origins may be traced to Alasdair MacDonell (1771-1828) of Glengarry, Scotland, and was adopted by the British Infantry in 1868, and the Canadian militia in the 1870s. It was worn on dress occasions, by traditionally Scottish Infantry Regiments, during both world wars.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This black woven wool "wedge" cap has a red wool Touri (pom-pom) to its crown, black leather edging along its base, and dual black rayon ribbons (worn/torn short). A 3cm tall diced band is along its sides, in white, red and black, over the left front of which is fixed its stamped alloy cap badge. The 5.5cm diameter badge, takes the form of a ring with the Gaelic motto "Dileas Gu Brath" (Faithful Forever) to it, enclosing "48," with "Highlanders" scrolled beneath it, and a disembodied, profiled falcon’s head upon a horizontal bar above it. A section of red wool acts as a background to the badge. Dual prongs for its cotter pin is to its reverse. The unmarked interior of the Glengarry is lined in black cotton, with the horizontal cotter pin for its cap badge visible to its left side. Light age and usage soiling, and equally light nap wear, is evident throughout. The interior lining shows some tears. Of Note: The 48th Highlanders of Canada Infantry Regiment was formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1908. The Battalion received numerous Battle Honors, including Ypres, the Somme, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.
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