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The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge for the Royal Tour 2000
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 423

Badge of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Badge of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex Badge of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Badge of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Blazon

On a square Or a maple leaf Gules charged with the cypher of Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex Or;

Symbolism

This badge was designed to be worn as a pin by security and logistics personnel during a Canadian tour undertaken by members of the Royal Family. It uses the personal cypher (usually the initial letter of the name ensigned by the appropriate heraldic crown or coronet) or badge of the member of the Royal Family undertaking the tour, along with a particular background shape and combination of colours.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

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