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Le Régiment du Saguenay

Saguenay, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
April 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 270

Badge of  Le Régiment du Saguenay

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Blazon

Badge

On a shield Argent three fir trees Vert issuant from a base barry wavy Azure and Argent, the shield ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and supported by two dolphins naiant affronty Argent finned and queued Gules, set on two scrolls Or inscribed with the Motto and LE REGIMENT DU SAGUENAY;

Motto

DIEU ET PATRIE;


Symbolism

Badge

The Crown represents service to the Sovereign. The shield and the dolphins denote the region of the Saguenay. “LE RÉGIMENT DU SAGUENAY” is the regimental title and “DIEU ET PATRIE” is the motto of the regiment.

Motto

DIEU ET PATRIE, meaning “God and country”.