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Truro, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 165
Badge of The Nova Scotia HighlandersBlazonA saltire Argent surmounted by the shield of Arms of the Province of Nova Scotia (Argent on a saltire Azure an escutcheon of the Royal Arms of Scotland) encircled by an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed above with the motto SIOL NA FEAR FEARAIL and below with the designation NOVA SCOTIA HIGHLANDERS in letters Or; SymbolismThe saltire refers to St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, while the Arms of Nova Scotia refer to the regiment's home in that province. |
MottoBlazonSIOL NA FEAR FEARAIL; SymbolismMeaning "Breed of manly men". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Colour version of the historic Badge by Robert D. Watt and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |