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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Military Word Of The Day

COMEDCOM

corps medical command

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Today in Military History

January 23

1941:

Oberleutant Franz von Warrna escapes from a train near Smiths Falls, ON and returns to Europe: he is believed to be the only Axis prisoner of war from Canada to make it back across the Atlantic.

1943:

Tripoli taken by Eigth Army

1945:

The Attack on Montforterbeek. (45 Cdo RM)

1948:

The Royal Canadian Air Force takes delivery of its first De Havilland Vampire jet fighter (destined for No. 410 Squadron)

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