The Yukon Regiment

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Whitehorse, Yukon
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 384

Badge of The Yukon Regiment
Badge of The Yukon Regiment
 
Badge of The Yukon Regiment

Badge of The Yukon Regiment

Blazon

On a maple leaf Gules the Crest of the Yukon Territory (On a wreath Or and Gules, a husky dog standing on a mount of snow proper) all above a scroll Argent inscribed THE YUKON REGIMENT in letters Sable;

Symbolism

The badge combines the maple leaf of Canada with a widely known official emblem of the Territory.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 691 of the Canada Gazette.

Approval of the Badge of The Yukon Regiment

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Colour version of the historic badge by Ken Reynolds and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution