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North Bay, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
April 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 269
Badge of the Algonquin RegimentBlazonAzure a bull moose’s head and neck Or attired proper issuant from the sinister flank, in base the Motto in letters Or, all within an annulus Gules edged and inscribed THE ALGONQUIN REGIMENT in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and flanked on each side by maples leaves Or issuant from a scroll Gules edged and inscribed CANADA in letters Or; SymbolismThe maple leaves and the word “CANADA” represent service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The bull moose is a symbol of the region in which the regiment was raised. “THE ALGONQUIN REGIMENT” is the regimental title and “NE-KAH-NE-TAH” is the motto of the regiment. |
MottoBlazonNE–KAH–NE-TAH; SymbolismNE–KAH–NE-TAH meaning “Let us lead”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |