48th Highlanders of Canada
| The 48th Highlanders of Canada | |
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Regimental badge | |
| Active | 16 October 1891 – present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | 1 battalion |
| Part of | 32 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Moss Park Armoury, Toronto, Ontario |
| Nicknames |
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| Motto | Dileas gu brath (Scottish Gaelic for 'faithful forever') |
| March | "48th Highlanders Slow March"; Quick – "Highland Laddie" |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
| Website | army-armee |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LCol T.D. Wentzell. |
| Honorary colonel | HCol S. Darling |
| Regimental sergeant major | CWO M.G. French |
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| Insignia | |
| NATO Map Symbol | |
The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, Ontario, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group.
The regiment was formed in 1891, and a battalion using the 48th's badges and tartan fought in France and Flanders in the First World War. The regiment fielded an overseas battalion for the Second World War that fought in Sicily, Italy and northwestern Europe.