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Sydney, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
June 10, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 357
Badge of The Cape Breton HighlandersBlazonA maple leaf Or charged with a thistle head proper bearing a bezant surcharged with mayflowers leaved proper and encircled by an annulus Gules edged and inscribed THE CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDERS in letters Or ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and resting on the Arms of Nova Scotia (1868) above a scroll Gules edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe design includes elements taken from the badges of the predecessor units of The Cape Breton Highlanders. The mayflower is the provincial flower of Nova Scotia, where the regiment is located. The arms of the province are those in use at the time of the badge’s creation. The thistle is the emblematic flower of Scotland, while the maple leaf represents Canada. The Royal Crown indicates service to the Sovereign. |
MottoBlazonSIOL NA FEAR FEARAIL; SymbolismThis Scots Gaelic phrase means “Breed of manly men”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of The Cape Breton Highlanders (1922) and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald (colour assignment), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |