- The Governor General of Canada
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12th Manitoba Dragoons
Brandon, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 223
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Blazon
Badge
A bison Or preparing to charge across a plain Vert set with the Roman numerals "XII" Argent all above a scroll Gules edged and inscribed MANITOBA DRAGOONS in letters Argent;
Motto
UBIQUE HONOR ET EQUIS;
Symbolism
Badge
The bison is a symbol of Manitoba and the regimental tradition has it charging across the plain ready for combat. The Roman numerals "XII" and the words "MANITOBA DRAGOONS" are a form of the regimental title.
Motto
Meaning: "Everywhere honour and by horse".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Colour version of the historic badge by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The recipient's emblems have been confirmed on 4 October 2004 in Volume IV, page 486 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada.