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Moncton, New Brunswick
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 423
Badge of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's)BlazonOr the number “VIII” in Roman numerals Argent within a knotted surcingle Azure edged and inscribed CANADIAN HUSSARS - PRINCESS LOUISE’S in letters Or, ensigned by the coronet of the younger child of the Sovereign also Or, the whole set upon a scroll Gules edged and inscribed REGI PATRIAEQUE FIDELIS in letters Or. SymbolismThe coronet of Her Royal Highness the Princess Louise represents service to the Crown and the relationship between Her Royal Highness and the regiment. The surcingle represents the cavalry nature of the regiment. The number “VIII” and the words “CANADIAN HUSSARS (PRINCESS LOUISE’S)” are a form of the regimental title and “REGI PATRIAEQUE FIDELIS” is the motto of the regiment. |
MottoBlazonREGI PATRIAEQUE FIDELIS; SymbolismMeaning “Faithful to king and country”. |
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)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |