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Victoria, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
February 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 420
Badge of the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific)BlazonAzure on a maple leaf Or a beaver affronty Argent embellished Gules and Sable in a West Coast First Nations style; SymbolismThe maple leaf evokes the cap badge of the Cadet Instructor Cadre. The beaver, represented in a West Coast First Nations style, establishes the geographical location of the unit. In First Nations culture, the beaver is known for its industriousness, building skills and wise advice, traits that represent the ethos of the Cadet Instructor Cadre. |
MottoBlazonSERVIMUS UT DUCAMUS; SymbolismMeaning “We serve to lead”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3683 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Major K.H. Washbrook, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |