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The Royal Westminster Regiment
New Westminster, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
June 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 313
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Blazon
Badge
A demi-sun in splendour Or overall a maple leaf Gules charged with a beaver couchant on a log between the Royal Crown proper and a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto, all above a scroll Azure fimbriated and inscribed THE ROYAL WESTMINSTER REGIMENT in letters Or;
Motto
PRO REGE ET PATRIA;
Symbolism
Badge
The maple leaf and beaver represent service to Canada, and the crown, service to the Sovereign. The demi-sun is from the arms of the Province of British Columbia where the regiment is based. “THE ROYAL WESTMINSTER REGIMENT” is the regimental title and “PRO REGE ET PATRIA” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto
PRO REGE ET PATRIA, meaning “For king and country”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 21, 2009, in Volume 143, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
Military Institution
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