Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

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Edmonton, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 228

Badge of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Badge of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
 
Badge of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Badge of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Blazon

Argent the coronet of Her Royal Highness Princess Patricia enfiled by her cypher Or all within an annulus Gules edged and inscribed PRINCESS PATRICIA’S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY in letters Or the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

The crown represents service to the Sovereign. The cypher and coronet are those of H.R.H. Princess Patricia, the granddaughter of Queen Victoria, who granted the regiment the right to bear her name. “PRINCESS PATRICIA’S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY” is the regimental title.

 

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 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light InfantryLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Additional Information

Creator(s)

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Painter

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Calligrapher

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Recipient Type

Military Institution