- The Governor General of Canada
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The Victoria Rifles of Canada
Montreal, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 382
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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".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 691 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Colour version of the historic badge by Ken Reynolds, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Karen Mackay
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military