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Irish Regiment of Canada
Sudbury, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 347
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Blazon
Badge
An eight-pointed diamond-cut star Or charged with a harp Argent above a scroll Vert fimbriated and inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent, the star’s topmost point surmounted by the Royal Crown proper;
Motto
FÍOR GO BÁS;
Symbolism
Badge
The star is a customary infantry badge shape from the 19th century. The crown represents service to the Sovereign. The harp styled as the Maid of Erin is an emblem of Ireland. “FÍOR GO BÁS” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto
Meaning “Faithful until death”.