Cap Badge - The Nova Scotia Highlanders Badge: A saltire Argent surmounted by the shield of Arms of the Province of Nova Scotia (Argent on a saltire Azure an escutcheon of the Royal Arms of Scotland) encircled by an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed above with the motto SIOL NA FEAR FEARAIL (Breed of manly men) and below with the designation NOVA SCOTIA HIGHLANDERS in letters Or. This badge is a brass shield on white metal rear. The saltire refers to St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, while the Arms of Nova Scotia refer to the regiment's home in that province.