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Edmonton, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 299
Badge of the 19th Alberta DragoonsBlazonA horse statant Or on a grassy mound Vert above the numeral 19 Or all on a scroll Vert edged and inscribed ALBERTA DRAGOONS in letters Or; SymbolismThe horse represents the unit's origins as a mounted rifle regiment. The mound on which it stands symbolizing the prairie setting of the unit's home base of Edmonton. "ALBERTA DRAGOONS" and the number "19" are a form of the regimental title. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 11, 2005 in Volume 139, page 2036 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Colour version of the historic badge by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient's emblems have been confirmed on 4 October 2004 in Volume IV, page 487 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. |