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The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery

Shilo, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
June 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 61

Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery surmounted by the Royal Crown
Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery surmounted by the Royal Crown Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery surmounted by the Royal Crown

Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery surmounted by the Royal Crown

Blazon

A field gun Or on a grassy mount Vert, ensigned by the Royal Crown;

Symbolism

Her Majesty the Queen of Canada did approve that this Badge and Mottoes may be borne ensigned by the Royal Crown or by the Royal Arms of Canada. By 1867, the 9-pounder smooth bore muzzle loader was the principal gun of Canadian artillery field batteries, the first of which were formed in 1855. This gun was also the initial equipment of “A” and “B” Batteries when they became the first full-time (regular) Militia units in 1871. The similarity to the Royal Artillery badge emphasizes the close traditional ties between the two regiments. “UBIQUE” and “QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT” are the regimental mottoes.

Motto of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery

Blazon

UBIQUE;

Symbolism

Meaning "Everywhere".

Motto of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery

Blazon

QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT;

Symbolism

Meaning “Whither duty and glory lead”.
Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, surmounted by the Royal Arms of Canada Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, surmounted by the Royal Arms of Canada

Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, surmounted by the Royal Arms of Canada

Blazon

A field gun Or on a grassy mount Vert, ensigned by the Royal Arms of Canada;

Symbolism

Her Majesty the Queen of Canada did approve that this Badge and Mottoes may be borne ensigned by the Royal Crown or by the Royal Arms of Canada. By 1867, the 9-pounder smooth bore muzzle loader was the principal gun of Canadian artillery field batteries, the first of which were formed in 1855. This gun was also the initial equipment of “A” and “B” Batteries when they became the first full-time (regular) Militia units in 1871. The similarity to the Royal Artillery badge emphasizes the close traditional ties between the two regiments. “UBIQUE” and “QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT” are the regimental mottoes.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 586 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery ensigned by the Royal Crown Letters patent approving the Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery ensigned by the Royal Crown Letters patent approving the Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery ensigned by the Royal Arms of Canada Letters patent approving the Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery ensigned by the Royal Arms of Canada

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