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The maple leaf represents service to Canada. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The tower symbolizes the theme of the regimental motto. “FUSILIERS DU ST-LAURENT” is a form of the regimental title. | The maple leaf represents service to Canada. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The tower symbolizes the theme of the regimental motto. “FUSILIERS DU ST-LAURENT” is a form of the regimental title. | ||
The Blazon of the | The Blazon of the badge was confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on April 15, 2008. | ||
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LES FUSILIERS DU ST-LAURENT, CANADIAN ARMY
(Badge) |
(Regimental Colours) |
Official blazon
Badge: A grenade Or enflamed Gules charged with a tower proper within an annulus Azure edged, inscribed FUSILIERS DU ST-LAURENT and charged in base with a maple leaf Or.
Origin/meaning
The maple leaf represents service to Canada. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The tower symbolizes the theme of the regimental motto. “FUSILIERS DU ST-LAURENT” is a form of the regimental title.
The Blazon of the badge was confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on April 15, 2008.
Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/
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