One autographed kilt apron 1939 "SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA. There are 63 autographs from 7, 8 and 9 Platoons. A SHC Blazer crest is sewn on at top. On pocket in large letters "D.R." [Dispatch Riders] and "BHQ" [Battalion Headquarters]. Left side of pocket [when facing the apron] "FIRST DIVISION" and right side SECOND BRIGADE. Autographs of [Lt Col] Colin C. Ferrie (top centre) Sydney W. Thomson (upper left), "Hamish" Stewart (upper right etc. Bottom centre is a stag's head and "OVERSEAS 1939" between its antlers. On bottom left corner is rubber stamp mark, circular, upside down reading "ARMY SIGNALS SHC …" Kilt Aprons (covers) were worn by Highland regiments on active service. Not only did the apron protect the kilt but it also made the kilt less conspicous in the field. It is a brown canvas apron with tape tie in a seam at the top, a single button flap pocket in the centre (actng as a sporran).