- The Governor General of Canada
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The Nova Scotia Highlanders
Truro, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 165
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Blazon
Badge
A saltire Argent surmounted by the shield of Arms of the Province of Nova Scotia (Argent on a saltire Azure an escutcheon of the Royal Arms of Scotland) encircled by an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed above with the motto SIOL NA FEAR FEARAIL and below with the designation NOVA SCOTIA HIGHLANDERS in letters Or;
Motto
SIOL NA FEAR FEARAIL;
Symbolism
Badge
The saltire refers to St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, while the Arms of Nova Scotia refer to the regiment's home in that province.
Motto
Meaning "Breed of manly men".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2001, in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Colour version of the historic Badge by Robert D. Watt and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military