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New Westminster, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
June 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 313
Badge of The Royal Westminster RegimentBlazonA 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; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonPRO REGE ET PATRIA; SymbolismPRO REGE ET PATRIA, meaning “For king and country”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 21, 2009 in Volume 143, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |