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Montreal, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 382
Badge of The Victoria Rifles of CanadaBlazonOn a compass rose Sable a plate charged with the letters VRC Gules and encircled by an annulus Sable edged and inscribed PRO ARIS ET FOCIS in letters Argent and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe use of a star shape and the Royal Crown was common among regimental badges at the time of the formation of the Victoria Rifles of Canada. |
MottoBlazonPRO ARIS ET FOCIS; SymbolismMeaning "For the altars and for the hearths". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 691 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Colour version of the historic badge by Ken Reynolds, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherKaren Mackay Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |