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Brockville, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 336
Badge of The Brockville RiflesBlazonGules a bugle stringed Argent all within an annulus Sable edged and inscribed THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES in letters Argent surmounting a Maltese cross Sable fimbriated Argent, Sable and Argent bearing in the upper limb a plaque Sable fimbriated and inscribed AMIENS in letters Argent and in the lower limb a like plaque inscribed PURSUIT TO MONS, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe crown represents service to the Sovereign. The Maltese cross, which is based on the insignia of the Royal Guelphic Order and the bugle are common among badges of light infantry and rifle regiments. “THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES” is the regimental title and “AMIENS” and “PURSUIT TO MONS” are regimental battle honours from the First World War. |
MottoBlazonSEMPER PARATUS; SymbolismMeaning “Always prepared”. |
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 |