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Irish Regiment of Canada

Sudbury, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 347

Badge of Irish Regiment of Canada

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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”.