The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

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Bathurst, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 233

Badge of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment
Badge of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment
 
Badge of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

Badge of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

Blazon

A torteau charged with a stag lodged on a torse and encircled by an annulus Or inscribed NORTH SHORE and NEW BRUNSWICK in letters Sable, all environed by a wreath of maple leaves Or, the whole surmounted in chief by the Royal Crown proper and in base by a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;

Symbolism

The badge was created in 1922 and based on that of the 73rd Northumberland Regiment, one of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment’s predecessors. The stag, an animal native to northern New Brunswick, represents the fighting spirit of the regiment.

Motto

Blazon

PRO JURE CONSTANS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means "Steadfast for the right".

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2704 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Badge of The North Shore (New Brunswick) RegimentLetters patent approving the Badge of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution