THE PERTH REGIMENT OF CANADA - QUEENS CROWN BI-METAL OFFICERS BADGE 1953 - 1965

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THE PERTH REGIMENT OF CANADA - QUEENS CROWN BI-METAL OFFICERS BADGE 1953 - 1965 Vintage bi-metal officers cap badge to The Perth Regiment of Canada with Queens Crown. To the rear are two retaining lugs. There are no makers marks visible. The badge depicts a saltire Azure between two thistles proper surmounted by a maple leaf Or charged with a hurt bearing the emblem of Perth County ensigned by a beaver couchant Argent, the hurt within an annulus Azure edged Argent inscribed THE PERTH REGIMENT in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and resting on a scroll Azure edged Argent and inscribed AUDAX ET CAUTUS in letters Or. Symbolism The maple leaf represents service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The shield, which is the emblem of Perth County and the geographical base of the regiment, is quartered with a beaver above bearing in the first a shock of wheat, in the second a locomotive, in the third a plough, and in the fourth a bee hive. The St. Andrew's Cross (the patron saint of Scotland) and the thistles (the national flower of Scotland) are traditional Scottish symbols, the regiment being a highland infantry unit. "THE PERTH REGIMENT" is the regimental title and "AUDAX ET CAUTUS" is the motto of the regiment. MOTTO AUDAX ET CAUTUS (Bold and wary) MARCH "Kenmure's On and Awa" BATTLE HONOURS First World read more
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