- The Governor General of Canada
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Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Shilo, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 62
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Blazon
Badge
The Sovereign’s monogramme Or within the Garter bearing the Motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE ensigned by the Royal Crown all proper, in base a scroll Azure edged and inscribed ROYAL CANADIAN HORSE ARTILLERY in letters Or;
Symbolism
Badge
This badge perpetuates the unit’s previous badge which used the monogramme of King George VI. It also incorporates the motto annulus of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and a Royal Crown symbolizing service to the Sovereign.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 17, 2018, in Volume 152, page 3858 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military