Cigarette Case with Damage from a Bullet The Highlanders’ Museum This cigarette case belonging to a Private M Smith was damaged by a German bullet at Loos in October 1915. The Battle of Loos took place on the Western Front during World War One and was the...
Princess Mary Christmas Gift Fund Box Seaboard Centre This object tells us about daily life for a soldier in World War One. In October of 1914, Princess Mary set up a fund to raise money for Christmas gifts for the troops, sent in a tin. Most tins were intended for...
Ostrich Feather Military Headwear The Highlander’s Museum This highly decorative feather ‘bonnet’ was surprisingly practical. It was worn by Highland soldiers, even in hot climates, protecting their heads like a helmet. The ostrich feathers even...
Brass Button Stick The Highlander’s Museum Button sticks were used to protect a soldier’s uniform whilst polishing the buttons, showing the high standards expected and the care taken with appearance. This button stick belonged to Private John Collins of...
Commemorative Pocket WatchThe Highlander’s Museum During the early twentieth century, pocket watches were the height of fashion for the upper classes. They were not new – this portable way to tell the time had actually been invented as early as 1510. From...
