Le Régiment de Maisonneuve

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Montréal, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 335

Badge of Le Régiment de Maisonneuve
Badge of Le Régiment de Maisonneuve
 
Badge of Le Régiment de Maisonneuve

Badge of Le Régiment de Maisonneuve

Blazon

Sable a shield of the arms of Paul Chomedy de Maisonneuve (Argent three torches enflamed Gules) all within an annulus Gules inscribed LE RÉGIMENT DE MAISONNEUVE in letters Argent and surmounting a fleur-de-lis Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by two branches of maple bound Or bearing at the base a scroll Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Or;

Symbolism

The maple leaves represent service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The fleur-de-lis is a widely-known emblem of the Province of Quebec. Paul Chomedy de Maisonneuve was the founder of Montreal. The black background represents a cannon ball. “LE RÉGIMENT DE MAISONNEUVE” is the regimental title and “BON COEUR ET BON BRAS” is the motto of the regiment.

Motto

Blazon

BON COEUR ET BON BRAS;

Symbolism

Meaning “Good heart and strong arm”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 21, 2009 in Volume 143, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of Le Régiment de MaisonneuveLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of Le Régiment de Maisonneuve

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

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Calligrapher

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Recipient Type

Military Institution