- The Governor General of Canada
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The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 227
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Blazon
Badge
The figure of St. Andrew proper holding his cross Argent and standing on a mount Vert set with a plaque Or inscribed ADVANCE in letters Sable, all within a wreath of thistles and autumn maple leaves proper issuant from two scrolls Azure edged and inscribed THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS and OF OTTAWA (M.G.) in letters Or;
Motto
ADVANCE;
Symbolism
Badge
The maple leaves represent service to Canada. 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. “THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF OTTAWA (M.G.)” is the 1936-1959 regimental title, and “ADVANCE” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 2008, in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
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Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military