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The Perth Regiment
Stratford, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 10, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 393
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Blazon
Badge
A saltire Azure between two thistles proper surmounted by a maple leaf Or charged with a hurt bearing the emblem of Perth County ensigned by a beaver couchant Argent, the hurt within an annulus Azure edged Argent inscribed THE PERTH REGIMENT in letters Or, ensigned with the Royal Crown proper and resting on a scroll Azure edged Argent and inscribed AUDAX ET CAUTUS in letters Or;
Motto
AUDAX ET CAUTUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge combines well-known Scottish symbols, the cross of St. Andrew and the thistle, with the maple leaf and beaver of Canada, the emblem of Perth County and the Royal Crown.
Motto
Meaning "Bold and wary".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 691 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
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military