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The Princess Louise Fusiliers

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 231

Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers
Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers

Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers

Blazon

A grenade Sable issuant therefrom a flame of nineteen points proper charged with the coronet of a daughter of the Sovereign Or encircled by an annulus Gules edged, charged in base with two maple leaves and inscribed PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS in letters Or;

Symbolism

The coronet of H.R.H. The Princess Louise refers to the regiment’s name. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The red and white of the flames are the livery colours of the regiment and the official colours of Canada. “PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS” is a form of the regimental title, and the maple leaves represent service to Canada.

Motto of The Princess Louise Fusiliers

Blazon

FIDELITER;

Symbolism

Meaning “Faithfully”.

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.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of The Princess Louise Fusiliers

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