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Kamloops, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 230
Badge of The Rocky Mountain RangersBlazonGules a Dall ram’s head in trian aspect Or all within an annulus Gules edged and inscribed THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANGERS in letters Or ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by maple leaves proper issuant from a scroll Gules edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe maple leaves represent service to Canada and the Crown represents service to the Sovereign. The head of a ram or big horn sheep was approved for wear by all independent rifle companies in the Province of British Columbia in 1899. “THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANGERS” is the regimental title, and “KLOSHE NANITCH” is the motto of the regiment, in the Chinook dialect. |
MottoBlazonKLOSHE NANITCH; SymbolismThis expression in the Chinook dialect means “Keep a good lookout”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |