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The Royal Canadian Dragoons

Petawawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 439

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Blazon

Badge

A springbok at speed on a grassy plain proper set upon a scroll Azure lined Gules, edged and inscribed ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS in letters Or.


Symbolism

Badge

The bounding springbok commemorates the regiment’s involvement in the South African War. “ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS” is a form of the regimental title.


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)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information

Military Institution
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