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Kelowna, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 431
Badge of The British Columbia DragoonsBlazonAzure a maple leaf in autumnal tints proper within an annulus Vert edged and inscribed THE BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAGOONS in letters Or, enfiled in base by a scroll Vert edged and inscribed QUANSEM ILEP in letters Argent, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and flanked on both sides by maple leaves in autumnal tints proper. SymbolismThe maple leaves represent service to Canada and also commemorate the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifle Battalion and the 11th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF. The Crown represents service to the Sovereign. “THE BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAGOONS” is the regimental title, and “QUANSEM ILEP” is the motto of the regiment. |
MottoBlazonQUANSEM ILEP; SymbolismMeaning “Always first”. |
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)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |