RSM Elms speaking close up after receiving pace stick from RSM of RCR, Sgts’ Mess Dinner 1967. In the Second World War the 48th Highlanders of Canada, the Royal Canadian Regiment and The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment comprised the 1st Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. Their joint engagements in the battles of Sicily, Italy and The Netherlands built lasting comradery between the regiments and their members.