Badge of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Badge of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Blazon
Gules the numeral “2” Or all within an annulus Vert edged and inscribed THE QUEEN’S OWN RIFLES OF CANADA in letters Or conjoined at the base by a buckle Or to a scroll Vert edged and inscribed IN PACE PARATUS in letters Or, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and surmounting a maple leaf Argent;
Symbolism
The maple leaf represents service to Canada, and the crown, service to the Sovereign. The numeral “2” is the original battalion and regimental designation of the unit, and red and green are customary colours for rifle regiments. “THE QUEEN’S OWN RIFLES OF CANADA” is the regimental title, and “IN PACE PARATUS” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Blazon
IN PACE PARATUS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “In peace, prepared”.
