The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada

Armorial Description

A grenade fired proper, with the monogram HF, the flame surmounted by the Royal Crown proper, superimposed on the cross of St. Andrew. At the base of the grenade is a motto ribbon bearing the word CANADA. The whole is embellished by a glory.

Official Abbreviation: RHFC

Motto: Defence, not Defiance

Battle Honours (28)

First World War

Second World War

Regimental Headquarters:
The Armoury
Mill St.
Cambridge, Ontario
N1R 3P1

Order of Precedence: 12

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