Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. George M. Alexander, MC, VD
Heraldry: Motto: Ducitur Non Trahitur; Translation: (Latin) He is led, not drawn; Reverse: On a wreath of azure and gules, a Horse’s head bridled and couped, proper, on a filed of azure; Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure, Culture: Scottish or English, Alexander family Service of Lt. Colonel Alexander: Commanding Officer, Home Battalion – 1936 – 1939; 48th […]
Pipe Banner – Lt. Col. D. M. Robertson, MVO, VD
Heraldry: Motto: Virtutis Gloria Merces; Translation: (Latin) Glory is the Reward of Valour Reverse: On a wreath of sable and gules, a dexter hand holding an imperial crown, all proper, on a filed of gules Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish, Clan Robertson. Service: Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders 1906 – 1911; Honourary Lieutenant […]
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 – 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. 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. […]
48th Highlanders Cap badges and insignia 1891-1938
These badges are part of a complete collection of cap-badges struck since the founding of the regiment in 1891. The collection was created and donated by CCWO W.P. Elms, MMM, CD. CCWO W.P. Elms was regimental Sargeant Major 1961 – 1970, co-founder of the regimental museum in 1957, curator from 1959 to 1996 and […]
Pipes of Pipe Major James Fraser
Pipes used by PM Fraser though his entire career including 39 years as Pipe Major of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1913 – 1952. In 1913, after 21 years service with the Gordon Highlanders in Scotland Fraser replied to a notice from Lt. Col. William Hendrie asking for a “competent” piper to be the Pipe […]