The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)

Armorial Description

In the centre of a wreath of thistle and maple leaves, the crest of Viscount Peel (on a wreath of the colours argent and azure, a demi lion rampant argent, gorged with a collar azure charged with three bezants, and holding between the paws a shuttle or) resting on a scroll bearing the motto AIR SON AR DUTHCHAIS and ensigned by the Crown; below the wreath, a scroll inscribed with the designation THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN AND HALTON REGT).

Official Abbreviation: The Lorne Scots

Motto: Air Son Ar Duthchais (For our heritage)

Battle Honours (12)

First World War

Second World War

Regimental Headquarters:
12 Chapel St.
Brampton, Ontario
L6W 2H1

Order of Precedence: 14

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