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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 485
Badge of The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)BlazonOn an eight-pointed star Argent a hunting horn Or embellished Gules encircling a maple leaf Vert inscribed with the word CANADA in letters Or, the horn pendent from cords Sable enfiling a motto scroll Vert edged and inscribed CEDE NULLIS in letters Or below a like scroll inscribed THE HALIFAX RIFLES and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper. SymbolismThe star is of a type favoured by Canadian regiments in Victorian times. The maple leaf represents service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The regiment’s rifle heritage and their regimental march, the “Huntsmen’s Chorus” are symbolized by the horn. Both green and black are important colours used in Rifle Regiment uniforms. “THE HALIFAX RIFLES” is a form of the regimental title, and “CEDE NULLIS” is the motto of the regiment. |
MottoBlazonCEDE NULLIS; SymbolismMeaning “Yield to none”. |
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 applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient's emblems have been originally recorded on 1 March 2002 in Volume IV, page 212 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. |