The 103rd Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Non-Permanent Active Militia, authorized at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, by General Order on 1 April 1910.
103rd Calgary Rifles cross-belt badge. Two part, sterling silver badge consisting of a cast front badge and a rear plate with maker's mark, "JR Gaunt Montreal". Badge was affixed to the cross-belt with four screw-down lugs.
Field dress uniform for members of the 103rd Regiment, 1912.
South Alberta Regiment
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The South Alberta Regiment was a regiment of the Canadian Army that existed from 1924 to 1954. Originally infantry, in February 1942 it became an armoured unit. During World War II the Regiment fought
103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles)
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Major Currie (left, with pistol in hand) of the South Alberta Regiment accepting the surrender of German troops at Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives, France, 19 August 1944.
Sherman tanks of the South Alberta Regiment in recently liberated Bergen op Zoom, 29 October 1944