48th Highlanders of Canada

Armorial Description

Within an annulus inscribed DILEAS GU BRATH, the numeral 48; above the numeral and resting on a bar, a falcons head, couped; below the numeral a curved scroll inscribed HIGHLANDERS.[B

Official Abbreviation: 48 Highrs

Motto: Dileas Gu Brath (Faithful forever)

Battle Honours (49)

Early History

SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900 First World War

Second World War

Regimental Headquarters:
Moss Park Armoury
130 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 1R9

Order of Precedence: 30

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August 29

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