The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh's Own), Canadian Army
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(Regimental Colour) |
Country: Canada |
French | Blazon wanted |
English | Badge: The figure of St. Andrew proper holding his cross Argent and standing on a mount Vert set with a plaque Or inscribed ADVANCE in letters Sable, all within a wreath of thistles and autumn maple leaves proper issuant from two scrolls Azure edged and inscribed THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS and OF OTTAWA (M.G.) in letters Or. Motto: Advance. |
Origin/meaning
The maple leaves represent service to Canada. 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. “THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF OTTAWA (M.G.)” is the 1936-1959 regimental title, and “ADVANCE” is the motto of the regiment.
The Blazon of the badge was confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on February 14, 2008.
Literature:Images from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/
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