The South Alberta Light Horse

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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 Horse
Badge of The South Alberta Light Horse
 
Badge of The South Alberta Light Horse

Badge of The South Alberta Light Horse

Blazon

Upon 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.

Symbolism

The 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.

Motto

Blazon

SEMPER ALACER;

Symbolism

Meaning “Always brisk”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 691 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of The South Alberta Light HorseApproval of the Badge of The South Alberta Light Horse

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution