Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

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Cornwall, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
July 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 326

Badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders
Badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders
 
Badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

Badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

Blazon

A pomme surmounted in base by an autumnal maple leaf flanked by thistles proper all issuant from a pair of barnacles Or ensigned by a raven close perched on a rock proper, and in chief by the letters SDG Argent below a scroll Or inscribed GLENGARRY FENCIBLES and above two like scrolls inscribed DILEAS and GU BAS, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and surmounting a saltire Argent;

Symbolism

The maple leaf represents service to Canada, and the crown, service to the Sovereign. The thistles (the national flower of Scotland) and the Cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) are common devices among badges of highland infantry regiments. The raven perched on a rock is from the badge and motto of the Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry, which is the clan tartan the regiment wears. The words “GLENGARRY FENCIBLES” are in memory of the service of the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles (1812-1816) who were raised during the War of 1812 in the regiment’s recruiting area. “SDG” is an abbreviated form of the regimental title and “DILEAS GU BAS” is the motto of the regiment.

Motto

Blazon

DILEAS GU BAS;

Symbolism

DILEAS GU BAS meaning “Faithful unto death”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 21, 2009 in Volume 143, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry HighlandersLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

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Calligrapher

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Recipient Type

Military Institution