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1st Hussars

London, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 441

Badge of the 1st Hussars
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Badge of the 1st Hussars

Blazon

A 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.

Symbolism

The 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.

Motto of the 1st Hussars

Blazon

HODIE NON CRAS;

Symbolism

Meaning “Today not tomorrow”.

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.
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