- The Governor General of Canada
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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
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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.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 2008, in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
Military Institution
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