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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 15, 2005
Vol. V, p. 8
Badge of The Canadian GuardsBlazonOn a ten-pointed star Argent a torteau charged with three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Or encircled by a motto annulus Or inscribed A MARI USQUE AD MARE in letters Sable and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe ten points of the star symbolize the ten provinces of Canada. The maple leaves are taken from the Royal Arms of Canada, but with their colour changed from red to gold. The motto, which means “From sea to sea”, is the motto of Canada, from Psalm 72. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign and to Canada. |
MottoBlazonA MARI USQUE AD MARE; SymbolismMeaning “From sea to sea”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 8, 2006 in Volume 140, page 2038 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |