| Description
| Blue-green, shield & motto 'Deus solamen'
According to the photographic plate on page 59 of 'Dress Regulations of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) published in 1931, this is the pipe banner of 'C' Company, 2nd Scottish Rifles. In the 2nd Battalion the company pipers continued to carry the banners of the company commanders at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, in honour of the Battalion's part in the battle. Three of the four company commanders were killed in the battle, while the lone survivor, Captain E. B. Ferrers, was severely wounded. The Regimental Standing Orders of 1930 confirm that 'C' Company was commanded by Major Ellis and that it was his banner carried by the 'C' Company piper. The crest shown on this banner, and the motto 'Deus Solamen' look to be associated with the family Ker or Kerr, rather than Ellis.
Rectangular brass plaque for the frame once containing the banner "2nd Bn. The Scottish Rifles C Company Major Mark Kerr.' See notes for location. |
