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Brandon, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 223
Badge of the 12th Manitoba DragoonsBlazonA bison Or preparing to charge across a plain Vert set with the Roman numerals "XII" Argent all above a scroll Gules edged and inscribed MANITOBA DRAGOONS in letters Argent; SymbolismThe bison is a symbol of Manitoba and the regimental tradition has it charging across the plain ready for combat. The Roman numerals "XII" and the words "MANITOBA DRAGOONS" are a form of the regimental title. |
MottoBlazonUBIQUE HONOR ET EQUIS; SymbolismMeaning: "Everywhere honour and by horse". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Colour version of the historic badge by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient's emblems have been confirmed on 4 October 2004 in Volume IV, page 486 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. |