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Montreal, Quebec
Approval of coloured version of a badge
June 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 100
Badge of The Canadian Grenadier GuardsBlazonOn a grenade enflamed of seventeen points, two monograms of the letters ER respectant, ensigned by the Royal Crown and above the word CANADA, all Or; SymbolismThe crown and cypher customarily change with each succeeding monarch and they represent service to the Sovereign. The grenade, named for its similarity to a pomegranate, was a small bomb composed simply of a hollow iron ball filled with explosive and detonated with a simple fuse. It gave rise to a type of infantryman called a Grenadier who was specially trained and equipped for throwing grenades. |
MottoBlazonNULLI SECUNDUS; SymbolismMeaning “Second to none”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 586 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |