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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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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
Mont-Sorrel
Cote 70
SOMME, 1916
Ypres, 1917
ARRAS, 1917
AMIENS
Order of Precedence: 5
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August 15
1917: HILL 70, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 25 Aug 17)
1917: VC won by Pte Michael James O'Rourke, 7th Battalion, CEF, Hill 70, France
1944: Operation Dragoon, Allied landing in South of France
1944: SOUTHERN FRANCE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 28 Aug 44)
1945: Emperor Hirohito's radio broadcast, accepting Allied surrender terms - VJ Day
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