- The Governor General of Canada
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48th Highlanders of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 116
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Blazon
Badge
On a torteau the number 48 Argent above a scroll Azure edged and inscribed HIGHLANDERS in letters Argent, all encircled by a belt Azure edged buckled and inscribed DILEAS GU BRATH in letters Argent, overall in chief on a wreath Argent and Gules a falcon’s head couped Argent.
Motto
DILEAS GU BRATH;
Symbolism
Badge
The falcon’s head is adopted from the crest of the chief of the Clan Davidson, the regiment’s first commanding officer being Lieutenant-Colonel John Irvine Davidson, and the predominant colours of red and blue are from the Davidson tartan that the regiment wears. The number “48” and the word “HIGHLANDERS” are a form of the regimental title and “DILEAS GU BRATH” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto
Meaning “Faithful forever”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military