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The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 212
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Blazon
Badge
On 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;
Motto
CEDE NULLIS;
Symbolism
Badge
The 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" is 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.
Motto
Meaning "Yield to none".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Colour version of the historic badge by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The recipient's emblems have been confirmed on 4 October 2004 in Volume IV, page 485 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada.