- The Governor General of Canada
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The Princess Louise Fusiliers
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 231
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Blazon
Badge
A grenade Sable issuant therefrom a flame of nineteen points proper charged with the coronet of a daughter of the Sovereign Or encircled by an annulus Gules edged, charged in base with two maple leaves and inscribed PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS in letters Or;
Motto
FIDELITER;
Symbolism
Badge
The coronet of H.R.H. The Princess Louise refers to the regiment’s name. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The red and white of the flames are the livery colours of the regiment and the official colours of Canada. “PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS” is a form of the regimental title, and the maple leaves represent service to Canada.
Motto
Meaning “Faithfully”.
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
Creator(s)
Not Available.
Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military