- The Governor General of Canada
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The Canadian Guards
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 15, 2005
Vol. V, p. 8
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Blazon
Badge
On a ten-pointed star Argent a torteau charged with three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Or encircled by a motto annulus Or inscribed A MARI USQUE AD MARE in letters Sable and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Motto
A MARI USQUE AD MARE;
Symbolism
Badge
The ten points of the star symbolize the ten provinces of Canada. The maple leaves are taken from the Royal Arms of Canada, but with their colour changed from red to gold. The motto, which means “From sea to sea”, is the motto of Canada, from Psalm 72. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign and to Canada.
Motto
Meaning “From sea to sea”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on July 8, 2006, in Volume 140, page 2038 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military