- The Governor General of Canada
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Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Shilo, Manitoba
Confirmation of a Queen’s Colour for use by the 2nd Battalion
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 709
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Blazon
Flag
Gules on a Canadian pale Argent a maple leaf Gules charged with the Roman numerals “II” Or within an annulus Gules edged and inscribed PRINCESS PATRICIA’S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY in letters Or, and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Symbolism
Flag
As an infantry regiment, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry uses as its Queen’s Colour the National Flag of Canada with the addition of an annulus bearing its designation and ensigned by the Royal Crown. The number “II” represents the regiment’s 2nd Battalion.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 894 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
This Flag was originally approved by Her Majesty The Queen in May 1968.