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The South Alberta Light Horse
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 427
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Blazon
Badge
Upon a scroll Azure edged and inscribed SEMPER ALACER in letters Or, a stag’s head caboshed Argent, the antlers joined by two bars bearing the initials SALH Or, all below a plaque Azure edged and inscribed CANADA in letters Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper.
Motto
SEMPER ALACER;
Symbolism
Badge
The word “CANADA” represents service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The stag’s head alludes to the pronghorn stag in the badge of the 15th Light Horse. “SALH” is an abbreviation of a form of the regimental title, and “SEMPER ALACER” is the motto of the Regiment.
Motto
Meaning “Always brisk”.