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The Canadian Guards was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army that served in the same role as the five regiments of foot guards in the British Army. The regiment was formed on 16 October 1953, by
Regimental colour of the 1st Battalion, The Canadian Guards
A guard of honour provided by the 1st Battalion, Canadian Guards, during the visit of West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard to Ottawa in 1964.
The Royal Canadian Infantry Corps is the infantry corps of the Canadian Army and includes regular and reserve force regiments.
Canadian Guards
…Command 1968–1970 Type Foot guards Role Light infantry Size Four battalions (1953–1957) Two battalions (1957–1968) One battalion (1968–1970) Part of Royal Canadian Infantry Corps Garrison/HQ Camp Petawawa (1st and 2nd Battalions and the Regimental Depot) Camp Valcartier (3rd Battalion) Camp Ipperwash (4th Battalion) Camp Borden…
Badge of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps
The camp flag of the Infantry Corps.