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The Victoria Rifles of Canada

Montreal, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 382

Badge of The Victoria Rifles of Canada

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Blazon

Badge

On a compass rose Sable a plate charged with the letters VRC Gules and encircled by an annulus Sable edged and inscribed PRO ARIS ET FOCIS in letters Argent and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Motto

PRO ARIS ET FOCIS;


Symbolism

Badge

The use of a star shape and the Royal Crown was common among regimental badges at the time of the formation of the Victoria Rifles of Canada.

Motto

Meaning "For the altars and for the hearths".