Badge of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Badge of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Blazon
The figure of St. Andrew proper holding his cross Argent and standing on a mount Vert, all within a wreath of thistles proper issuant from four scrolls Or inscribed QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA in letters Vert;
Symbolism
The thistles (the national flower of Scotland) and the cross held by St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) are common devices in badges of highland infantry. “QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA” is a form of the regimental title.
Motto of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Blazon
ULLAMH;
Symbolism
Meaning “Ready”.
