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Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 437
Badge of The Saskatchewan DragoonsBlazonThe Arms of the Province of Saskatchewan (Vert three garbs in fess Or, on a chief Or a lion passant guardant Gules) ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, supported on either side by the Roman numeral “X” Argent, all above a scroll Or inscribed ESPRIT D’INITIATIVE in letters Sable. SymbolismThe Crown represents service to the Sovereign. The arms of the Province of Saskatchewan represent the geographical basis of the regiment. The number “XX” represents the regiment’s heritage as the 20th Saskatchewan Armoured Regiment, and “ESPRIT D’INITIATIVE” is the motto of the regiment. |
MottoBlazonESPRIT D’INITIATIVE; SymbolismMeaning “Spirit of initiative”. |
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 |