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Medicine Hat, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 427
Badge of The South Alberta Light HorseBlazonUpon a scroll Azure edged and inscribed SEMPER ALACER in letters Or, a stag’s head caboshed Argent, the antlers joined by two bars bearing the initials SALH Or, all below a plaque Azure edged and inscribed CANADA in letters Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper. SymbolismThe word “CANADA” represents service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The stag’s head alludes to the pronghorn stag in the badge of the 15th Light Horse. “SALH” is an abbreviation of a form of the regimental title, and “SEMPER ALACER” is the motto of the Regiment. |
MottoBlazonSEMPER ALACER; SymbolismMeaning “Always brisk”. |