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Rimouski, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
April 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 273
Badge of Les Fusiliers du St-LaurentBlazonA grenade Or enflamed Gules charged with a tower proper within an annulus Azure edged, inscribed FUSILIERS DU ST-LAURENT and charged in base with a maple leaf Or; SymbolismThe maple leaf represents service to Canada. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The tower symbolizes the theme of the regimental motto. “FUSILIERS DU ST-LAURENT” is a form of the regimental title. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2988 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |