- The Governor General of Canada
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The British Columbia Dragoons
Kelowna, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 431
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a maple leaf in autumnal tints proper within an annulus Vert edged and inscribed THE BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAGOONS in letters Or, enfiled in base by a scroll Vert edged and inscribed QUANSEM ILEP in letters Argent, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and flanked on both sides by maple leaves in autumnal tints proper.
Motto
QUANSEM ILEP;
Symbolism
Badge
The maple leaves represent service to Canada and also commemorate the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifle Battalion and the 11th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF. The Crown represents service to the Sovereign. “THE BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAGOONS” is the regimental title, and “QUANSEM ILEP” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto
Meaning “Always first”.
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)
Not available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military