- The Governor General of Canada
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The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
Cambridge, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
July 1, 1999
Vol. III, p. 423
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Blazon
Badge
A grenade Or fired inscribed with the monogram HF Argent the flame surmounted by the Royal Crown proper at the base of the grenade a scroll Azure bearing the motto DEFENCE NOT DEFIANCE and thereunder a beaver couchant Or the whole resting on a Thistle Star Argent fimbriated Azure;
Motto
DEFENCE NOT DEFIANCE;
Symbolism
Badge
The star of the Order of the Thistle is a traditional element associated with highland regiments. The grenade refers to the regiment's fusilier status. The Crown represents both the regiment's loyal service and the appellation Royal accorded by Her Majesty the Queen in 1998.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 430 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military