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Toronto, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 116
Badge of the 48th Highlanders of CanadaBlazonOn 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. SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonDILEAS GU BRATH; SymbolismMeaning “Faithful forever”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |