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The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 212

Badge of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)
Badge of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) Badge of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Badge of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Blazon

On an eight pointed star Argent a hunting horn Or embellished Gules encircling a maple leaf Vert inscribed with the word CANADA in letters Or, the horn pendent from cords Sable enfiling a motto scroll Vert edged and inscribed CEDE NULLIS in letters Or below a like scroll inscribed THE HALIFAX RIFLES and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

The star is of a type favoured by Canadian regiments in Victorian times. The maple leaf represents service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The regiment's rifle heritage and their regimental march, the "Huntsmen's Chorus" is symbolized by the horn. Both green and black are important colours used in rifle regiment uniforms. "THE HALIFAX RIFLES" is a form of the regimental title and "CEDE NULLIS" is the motto of the regiment.

Motto of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Blazon

CEDE NULLIS;

Symbolism

Meaning "Yield to none".

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.
Approval of the Badge of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) Approval of the Badge of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

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