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 Colonel 1911 – 1940; 48th Highlanders 1891 – 1911

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.