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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
July 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 455
Badge of the Governor General's Foot GuardsBlazonOn a six-pointed star rayonné Argent an annulus Gules edged and inscribed CIVITAS ET PRINCEPS CURA NOSTRA in letters Or and enclosing a cross Azure fimbriated Argent; SymbolismThe badge is based on the star of the Order of the Garter, which is used as the cap star of the Coldstream Guards, an allied regiment whose uniform, with minor differences, is worn by the Governor General’s Foot Guards. “CIVITAS ET PRINCEPS CURA NOSTRA” is the motto of the regiment. |
MottoBlazonCIVITAS ET PRINCEPS CURA NOSTRA; SymbolismMeaning “Our country and ruler are our concern”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved on 1 June 1982. |