- The Governor General of Canada
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The Nova Scotia Highlanders
Truro, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Motto
April 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 374
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Blazon
Motto
COS CHEUM NACH GABH TILLEADH;
Symbolism
Motto
This expression in Scottish Gaelic means “A path that will not allow retreat,” and has often been translated as “No retreating footsteps.” It has historic significance having been used as a motto by two now obsolete Nova Scotia regiments, The North Nova Scotia Highlanders and The Cumberland Highlanders.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence.
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military