Les Voltigeurs de Quebec

Armorial Description

An annulet vert edged and inscribed with the words "VOLTIGEURS DE QUEBEC" argent, centred upon the cross of the Order of St. Louis. Within the annulet, a representation of the Salaberry Arms. Touching the lower three arms of the cross, a ribbon argent bearing the motto FORCE A SUPERBE MERCY A FIOBLE gules. The whole is ensigned by the Royal Crown proper.

Official Abbreviation: VOLTIGEURS

Motto: Force A Superbe, Mercy A Foible (Violence to the strong, mercy to the weak)

Battle Honours (7)

Early History

Canada du Nord-Ouest, 1885 First World War

Order of Precedence: 5

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Today in Military History

February 8

1894:

William Avery 'Billy' Bishop, VC, fighter ace & father of the RCAF, is born in Owen Sound, ON.

1943:

The Italian Submarine Avorio is cornered and sunk by HMCS REGINA in the Mediterranean.

1945:

Operation Veritable, Canadian and British troops launch offensive near Nijmegen to capture Reichwald area

1945:

THE REICHSWALD, effective dates for battle honour to begin

1945:

THE RHINELAND, effective dates for battle honour to begin (to 10 Mar 45)

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