Badge of The Royal Westminster Regiment
Badge of The Royal Westminster Regiment
Blazon
A demi-sun in splendour Or overall a maple leaf Gules charged with a beaver couchant on a log between the Royal Crown proper and a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto, all above a scroll Azure fimbriated and inscribed THE ROYAL WESTMINSTER REGIMENT in letters Or;
Symbolism
The maple leaf and beaver represent service to Canada, and the crown, service to the Sovereign. The demi-sun is from the arms of the Province of British Columbia where the regiment is based. “THE ROYAL WESTMINSTER REGIMENT” is the regimental title and “PRO REGE ET PATRIA” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto of The Royal Westminster Regiment
Blazon
PRO REGE ET PATRIA;
Symbolism
PRO REGE ET PATRIA, meaning “For king and country”.
