Heraldry: Motto: Ubi Amore Ibi Fides Translation: Where there is love there is faith Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a lion rampant or, on a field of gules. The initials M. F. N. Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure. The initials J. B. N. Culture: English
Service: Honourary Colonel 2011 – 2013; Honourary Lieutenant Colonel 2007 – 2010; 48th Highlanders of Canada 1957 – 1963.
Also in honour and recognition of Captain Maitland Fuller. Newman, 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916, 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916, wounded at Vimy Ridge; MD 2 1917 – 1919; 48th Highlanders Home Battalion 1940 – 1945
In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom that all Field Officers (Company Commander, usually a Major) or higher have a Pipe Banner that is carried by their Piper on parade. It is tied by ribbons to the base drone of a set of bagpipes. On the obverse side the Regimental Badge is displayed, normally on a field of Royal Blue. On the reverse the personal arms of the Officer is displayed. When not on parade Pipe Banners are hung in the Officers’ Mess.