- The Governor General of Canada
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Infantry Branch
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the Blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 360
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Blazon
Badge
Argent three maple leaves conjoined on one stem within an annulus Gules fimbriated and inscribed INFANTRY • INFANTERIE in letters Or, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper set above a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable and surmounted by two rifles in saltire Or;
Motto
DUCIMUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The three maple leaves conjoined on one stem, taken from the Royal Arms of Canada, represent service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The crossed rifles denote infantry and have been used in badges of infantry units as well as of the officer cadet programme. Red and white are Canada’s national colours. “INFANTRY” and “INFANTERIE” are a form of the bilingual branch title and “DUCIMUS” is the motto of the branch.
Motto
Meaning “We lead”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 21, 2009, in Volume 143, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved on 1 February 1973.