- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific)
Victoria, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
February 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 420
Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.
Blazon
Badge
Azure on a maple leaf Or a beaver affronty Argent embellished Gules and Sable in a West Coast First Nations style;
Motto
SERVIMUS UT DUCAMUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The maple leaf evokes the cap badge of the Cadet Instructor Cadre. The beaver, represented in a West Coast First Nations style, establishes the geographical location of the unit. In First Nations culture, the beaver is known for its industriousness, building skills and wise advice, traits that represent the ethos of the Cadet Instructor Cadre.
Motto
Meaning “We serve to lead”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 12, 2009, in Volume 143, page 3683 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Major K.H. Washbrook, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military