Le Régiment du Saguenay

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Saguenay, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
April 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 270

Badge of  Le Régiment du Saguenay
Badge of  Le Régiment du Saguenay
 
Badge of  Le Régiment du Saguenay

Badge of Le Régiment du Saguenay

Blazon

On a shield Argent three fir trees Vert issuant from a base barry wavy Azure and Argent, the shield ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and supported by two dolphins naiant affronty Argent finned and queued Gules, set on two scrolls Or inscribed with the Motto and LE REGIMENT DU SAGUENAY;

Symbolism

The Crown represents service to the Sovereign. The shield and the dolphins denote the region of the Saguenay. “LE RÉGIMENT DU SAGUENAY” is the regimental title and “DIEU ET PATRIE” is the motto of the regiment.

Motto

Blazon

DIEU ET PATRIE;

Symbolism

DIEU ET PATRIE, meaning “God and country”.

 

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 Le Régiment du SaguenayLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of Le Régiment du Saguenay

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

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Calligrapher

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Recipient Type

Military Institution