The first iteration of the Alouettes’ logo was introduced in 1947 when they joined the CFL from what was then known as the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union (IRFU). It featured a stylized “M” with wings on either side to represent flight – hence its nickname: “the Flying M”, which later evolved into the Montreal Alouettes Wordmark logo. This design remained unchanged until 1974 when new ownership decided to give it a facelift for modern times.

The next version saw some significant changes – most notably replacing one wing with two feathers and adding gold accents to create an even more regal aesthetic that better suited its place in professional football royalty. Additionally, this update also included updating certain elements such as font choice and color scheme while still keeping true to its original concept; making sure that fans could recognize it immediately despite any modifications made over time!

In 2003 another minor change occurred which involved slightly altering both wings so they were symmetrical rather than asymmetrical like before; creating a balance between each side without sacrificing any character or charm associated with previous versions! Finally after nearly 20 years without much modification beyond small tweaks here and there - 2019 marked yet another shift within Montreal's branding efforts by introducing an updated version featuring sharper lines along with brighter colors giving off vibes reminiscent of those seen during the late 90s/early 2000s era sports logos across all leagues worldwide!