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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 365
Badge of The Winnipeg GrenadiersBlazonA grenade Sable enflamed Gules and Argent; SymbolismThe grenade is a historic symbol shared with a number of British regiments. It represents the ordnance used in the campaigns for which the regiment is famous, and it is also symbolic of the power of the Grenadiers as a fighting force. Red and white are the official colours of the regiment and of Canada. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 690 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Colour version of the historic badge by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |