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Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

Edmonton, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 228

Badge of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

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Blazon

Badge

Argent the coronet of Her Royal Highness Princess Patricia enfiled by her cypher Or all within an annulus Gules edged and inscribed PRINCESS PATRICIA’S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY in letters Or the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;


Symbolism

Badge

The crown represents service to the Sovereign. The cypher and coronet are those of H.R.H. Princess Patricia, the granddaughter of Queen Victoria, who granted the regiment the right to bear her name. “PRINCESS PATRICIA’S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY” is the regimental title.