- The Governor General of Canada
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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”.
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
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military