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London, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 441
Badge of the 1st HussarsBlazonA scroll Azure inscribed HUSSARS surmounting the word FIRST with R and S interlaced Argent ensigned by a coronet treflé Or issuant therefrom a horse forcene Argent crined Sable, the word flanked by two branches of maple Or conjoined in saltire beneath and surmounted in base by a scroll Azure lined Or inscribed HODIE NON CRAS, all set upon a like scroll inscribed CANADA, all inscriptions in letters Or. SymbolismThe maple leaves and the word “CANADA” represent service to Canada. The horse represents the regiment’s cavalry origins and the ducal coronet service to the Sovereign. “FIRST HUSSARS” is a form of the regimental title and “HODIE NON CRAS” is the motto of the regiment. |
MottoBlazonHODIE NON CRAS; SymbolismMeaning “Today not tomorrow”. |
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 |