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THE QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA, CANADIAN ARMY
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(Regimental Colours) |
Official blazon
Badge: The figure of St. Andrew proper holding his cross Argent and standing on a mount Vert, all within a wreath of thistles proper issuant from four scrolls Or inscribed QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA in letters Vert.
Motto: ULLAMH.
Origin/meaning
The thistles (the national flower of Scotland) and the cross held by St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) are common devices in badges of highland infantry. “QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA” is a form of the regimental title. The Motto translates as "Ready".
The Blazon of the Badge was confirmed by the canadian Heraldic Authority on February 15, 2008.
Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/