Heraldry: Motto: Res Non Verba Translation: (Latin) Deeds not Words Reverse: On a wreath of or and azure, a demi-wolf rampant of the first, on a field of azure Obverse: 48th Highlanders. Buckle Badge, proper, on a field of azure Culture: Irish or English, Wilson family

Service: 48th Highlanders 1900 – 1915; raised a company for the 35th Battalion – 1914 – 1915; transferred to 83 O.S. Battalion

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.