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 (48th Highlanders) 1914 – 1916; 12th Cdn Infantry Brigade 1916; DAQMG 3rd Cdn Division 1917 – 1919; 48th Highlanders 1919 – 1928; Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders 1923 – 1928

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.