The Canadian Grenadier Guards

Armorial Description

A grenade with seventeen exterior flame points; on the ball of the grenade the Royal cypher reversed and interlaced ensigned by the Crown; below the Royal cypher, the word CANADA.

Official Abbreviation: CGG

Motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense (Evil be to him who evil thinks)

Battle Honours (31)

Early History

SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900 First World War

Second World War

Order of Precedence: 2

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Military Word Of The Day

RPG

rounds per gun

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Today in Military History

January 22

1879:

Six companies of the 24th Regiment are annihilated at Isandhlwana, following this defeat British Regiments no longer carry colours in the field. 8 VCs and 9 DCMs won at Rorke's Drift

1901:

Death of Queen Victoria

1944:

ANZIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 May 44)

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