Pipe Banner – Major Robert S. Wilson, ED
Heraldry: Motto: Res Non Verba Translation: (Latin) Deeds not Words Reverse: On a wreath of or and azure, a demi-wolf rampant of the first, on a field of azure Obverse: 48th Highlanders. Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Irish or English, Wilson family Service: 48th Highlanders 1900 – 1915; raised a company for the 35th Battalion – 1914 – 1915; […]
Pipe Banner – Captain F. M. Perry
Heraldry: Motto: Non Sibi; Translation: (Latin) Not for Himself; Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a pelican argent winged in her piety, proper, on a field of purpure Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a filed of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Cullen or Aillen Service: 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1914; 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1914 – 1915 In the 48th Highlanders of […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. K. R. Marshall, CMG, DSO, VD
Heraldry: Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a chevalier in armour holding a scroll in is dexter hand raised and a sword in his sinister hand held behind his back, proper, on a field of vert. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Marshall Service; 48th Highlanders 1900 – 1914; 15th Battalion […]
Pipe Banner – Captain E. C. Gordon, MC
Heraldry: Motto: Animo Non Astutia Translation: (Latin) By Courage, not by Strategem Reverse: Out of crest coronet a buck’s head, proper, attired or on a field of vert Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Gordon Service: 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1918; 4th Battalion 1918 – 1919, wounded at Amiens 1918; 48th Highlanders Home Battalion […]
Regimental Pipe Banner – 1959 – 1991 – 48th Highlanders of Canada
Heraldry: Motto: Dileas gu Brath Translation: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a falcon couped (appears more like an eagle erased) within a torteau, surmounted by an imperial crown and surrounded by a wreath of thistle and maple leaves which is surrounded by a laurel of or on which are the Battle Honours of South […]
Regimental Pipe Banner – 1928 – 1959 – 48th Highlanders of Canada
Heraldry: Motto: Dileas gu Brath Translation: (Gaelic) Faithful Forever Reverse: The Union Jack on which is surmounted the Crown and the 48th Highlanders Crest Obverse: Roman numerals “48” surrounded by laurels of Maple Leaves on one side and thistles on the other and surmounted by a Falcon’s head couped or on a wreath of or and gules (appears similar to an eagle’s […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Trumbull Warren, OBE, CD
Heraldry: Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dove with wings displayed, argent in its beak an olive branch vert, below the initials T.W. on a field of vair Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a filed of azure. Culture: English Service: Honourary Colonel, 1977 – 1979; Honourary Lt. Colonel, 1972 – 1977; 48th Highlanders 1934 – […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. Duncan Donald, VD
Heraldry: Motto: Toujours Pret; Translation: (French) Always Ready; Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dexter arm in armour, embowed, in hand a sword, proper, on a field of khaki; Obverse: 134th Battalion, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of Davidson tartan; Culture: Scottish, Donald. Service: Commanding Officer, 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1915 – 1916; 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1915 and 1916 – […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. C. W. Darling, VD
Heraldry: Motto: Dei Donum Translation: (Latin) The Free Gift of God Culture: Scottish, Clan Darling Reverse: On a wreath of or and azure, a dexter hand holding a heart, all proper, on a field of azure Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Darling Service: Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders Home Battalion, 1915 – 1919 and 1919 – 1923; […]
Shadow Box – Medals – B72745 Pte. John Smith Berry, 1st Battalion
Shadow box containing medals, photos and letters re B72745 John Smith Berry, killed in action 5 October, 1944. Berry was driver to Lt. Col. Ian Johnston from Sicily through the Hitler Line and transferred to 11 Brigade to remain Johnston’s driver when Johnston had been promoted to Brigadier. Medals: a. Italy Star, b.39/45 Star, c. […]