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Ian Leslie Macdonald

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 20

Badge of Ian Leslie Macdonald

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Blazon

Badge

On a roundel per saltire Azure and Argent an eagle’s head couped Argent;


Symbolism

Badge

The disc’s division represents a camera lens capturing an image. Blue and white are prominent colours in the Badge of the 48th Highlanders, which features a falcon’s head. Together, they symbolize Mr. Macdonald’s role as the regimental photographer.