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Queen Elizabeth II

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
February 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 332

Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II

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Blazon

Badge

The letters E and R flanking two Roman numerals I Or, all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;


Symbolism

Badge

This Royal Cypher is Her Majesty’s personal device. EIIR stands for “Elizabeth II Regina,” the latter word meaning “Queen” in Latin. The Royal Crown, a stylized version of the St. Edward’s Crown, is a heraldic emblem of The Queen.