Heraldry: Motto: My Hope is Constant in Thee Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a castle triple towered, a dexter arm in armour, embowed, in hand a scimitar, proper, encircled in a belt and buckle of gules, on a field of or (khaki?) Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Scottish

Service: 48th Highlanders of Canada 1959 – 1975 (estimated)

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.