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Westmount, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 498
Badge of 34 Signal RegimentBlazonPer chevron Argent and Azure issuant from the chief a demi-sun in splendour Argent rayed Gules overall the figure of Mercury Or; SymbolismBlue and white are the colours of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. The blue peak evokes Mount Royal in Montréal, while the sun is taken from the arms of Westmount, where the regiment is located. The four rays allude to the No. 4 Signal Company, the first signal unit in Montréal and predecessor of the regiment. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, represents the role of the unit. |
MottoBlazonPER NUNTIUM AD VICTORIAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Through communications to victory”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 3, 2015 in Volume 149, page 2338 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the 34 Signal Regiment, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |