Governor General's Foot Guards

Armorial Description

Upon a star argent of six main points an annulus gules bearing the motto CIVITAS ET PRINCEPS CURA NOSTRA or, within the annulus, a cross azure.

Official Abbreviation: GGFG

Motto: Civitas et Princeps Cura Nostra (Our care is Queen and country)

Battle Honours (34)

Early History

First World War

Second World War

Order of Precedence: 1

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Today in Military History

September 14

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1944:

RIMINI LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 21 Sept 44)

2011:

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