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Stratford, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 10, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 393
Badge of The Perth RegimentBlazonA saltire Azure between two thistles proper surmounted by a maple leaf Or charged with a hurt bearing the emblem of Perth County ensigned by a beaver couchant Argent, the hurt within an annulus Azure edged Argent inscribed THE PERTH REGIMENT in letters Or, ensigned with the Royal Crown proper and resting on a scroll Azure edged Argent and inscribed AUDAX ET CAUTUS in letters Or; SymbolismThe badge combines well-known Scottish symbols, the cross of St. Andrew and the thistle, with the maple leaf and beaver of Canada, the emblem of Perth County and the Royal Crown. |
MottoBlazonAUDAX ET CAUTUS; SymbolismMeaning "Bold and wary". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 691 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 PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |