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The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment
Bathurst, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 233
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Blazon
Badge
A torteau charged with a stag lodged on a torse and encircled by an annulus Or inscribed NORTH SHORE and NEW BRUNSWICK in letters Sable, all environed by a wreath of maple leaves Or, the whole surmounted in chief by the Royal Crown proper and in base by a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Motto
PRO JURE CONSTANS;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge was created in 1922 and based on that of the 73rd Northumberland Regiment, one of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment’s predecessors. The stag, an animal native to northern New Brunswick, represents the fighting spirit of the regiment.
Motto
This Latin phrase means "Steadfast for the right".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2704 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military