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The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 229
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Blazon
Badge
The figure of St. Andrew proper holding his cross Argent and standing on a mount Vert, all within a wreath of thistles proper issuant from four scrolls Or inscribed QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA in letters Vert;
Motto
ULLAMH;
Symbolism
Badge
The thistles (the national flower of Scotland) and the cross held by St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) are common devices in badges of highland infantry. “QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA” is a form of the regimental title.
Motto
Meaning “Ready”.