- The Governor General of Canada
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Le Régiment du Saguenay
Saguenay, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
April 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 270
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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”.
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 applicable
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military