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Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC)

Hull, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 438

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Blazon

Badge

A tower Argent within an annulus Azure edged and inscribed LE RÉGIMENT DE HULL in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown, flanked on either side by maple leaves in autumnal tints and resting upon a beaver all proper, the whole set upon a scroll Azure edged and inscribed ON NE PASSE PAS in letters Or.

Motto

ON NE PASSE PAS;


Symbolism

Badge

The maple leaves and beaver represent service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. “LE REGIMENT DE HULL” is a form of the regimental title, and “ON NE PASSE PAS” is the motto of the regiment. The tower symbolizes the theme of the regimental motto.

Motto

Meaning “They shall not pass”.


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
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Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military