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1998.133.052
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1998.133
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Badge, Cap
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Cap Badge - Lake Superior Scottish
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Cap Badge - Lake Superior Scottish
Cap Badge - The Lake Superior Scottish
Badge: Argent on a maple leaf Azure a beaver couchant on a log proper all within an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed THE LAKE SUPERIOR SCOTTISH REGIMENT in letters Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by twelve maple leaves Gules issuant from a scroll Azure fimbriated and inscribed INTER PERICULA INTREPIDI in letters Or.
Symbolism: The maple leaves and beaver represent service to Canada, and the crown, service to the Sovereign. The blue of maple leaf on a white disc represents the waters of Lake Superior. "THE LAKE SUPERIOR SCOTTISH REGIMENT" is the regimental title and "INTER PERICULA INTREPIDI" (Fearless in the face of danger) is the motto of the regiment.
The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Also known as the "Lake Sups" (pronounced soups), the regiment was active during World War II. During which, the regiment, then known as The Lake Superior Regiment (Motor) or LSR(M), mobilized a Motor (motorized infantry) battalion for the 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division.
Since World War II, its soldiers have served throughout the world on numerous peacekeeping operations. Most recently, the LSSR has had several soldiers serve in Afghanistan.

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