The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

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Thunder Bay, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 288

Badge of The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment
Badge of The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment
 
Badge of The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

Badge of The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

Blazon

Argent on a maple leaf Azure a beaver couchant on a log proper all within an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed THE LAKE SUPERIOR SCOTTISH REGIMENT in letters Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by twelve maple leaves Gules issuant from a scroll Azure fimbriated and inscribed INTER PERICULA INTREPIDI in letters Or;

Symbolism

The maple leaves and beaver represent service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The blue maple leaf on a white disc represents the waters of Lake Superior. “THE LAKE SUPERIOR SCOTTISH REGIMENT” is the regimental title and “INTER PERICULA INTREPIDI” is the motto of the regiment.

Motto

Blazon

INTER PERICULA INTREPIDI;

Symbolism

INTER PERICULA INTREPIDI, meaning “Fearless in the face of danger”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2988 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of The Lake Superior Scottish RegimentLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

Additional Information

Creator(s)

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Painter

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Calligrapher

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Recipient Type

Military Institution