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Brandon, Manitoba
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 486
Badge of the 12th Manitoba DragoonsBlazonA bison Or preparing to charge across a plain Vert set with the Roman numeral 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 numeral “XII” and the words “MANITOBA DRAGOONS” are a form of the regimental title. |
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 applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient's emblems have been originally recorded on 1 June 2002 in Volume IV, page 233 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. |