The Princess Louise Fusiliers, Canadian Army
THE PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS, CANADIAN ARMY
(Badge) |
(Regimental Colours) |
Official blazon
Badge: A grenade Sable issuant therefrom a flame of nineteen points proper charged with the coronet of a daughter of the Sovereign Or encircled by an annulus Gules edged, charged in base with two maple leaves and inscribed PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS in letters Or.
Motto: FIDELITER.
Origin/meaning
The coronet of H.R.H. The Princess Louise refers to the regiment’s name. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The red and white of the flames are the livery colours of the regiment and the official colours of Canada. “PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS” is a form of the regimental title, and the maple leaves represent service to Canada. The Motto translates as “Faithfully”.
The Blazon of the Badge was confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on February 15, 2008.
Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/