The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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Queen Elizabeth II

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
February 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 332

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Blazon

Badge

The letters E and R flanking two Roman numerals I Or, all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;


Symbolism

Badge

This Royal Cypher is Her Majesty’s personal device. EIIR stands for “Elizabeth II Regina,” the latter word meaning “Queen” in Latin. The Royal Crown, a stylized version of the St. Edward’s Crown, is a heraldic emblem of The Queen.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 11, 2021, in Volume 155, page 5667 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not Available.

Painter
Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Royal Family

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