- The Governor General of Canada
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38 Signal Regiment
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 369
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Blazon
Badge
Gyronny Argent and Vert, the figure of Mercury Or;
Motto
MAGNA ET CLARA VOCE;
Symbolism
Badge
Green, yellow and white are the colours of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group, of which the 38 Signal Regiment is a part. The alternating colours represent the balance and complementarity of the military and civilian lives of the members of the Regiment. The figure of Mercury carrying the caduceus, the messenger of the Roman gods, represents the communication role of the unit and is the symbol of the former Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, out of which the regiment began.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Loud and clear”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 14, 2015, in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military