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Toronto, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 248
Badge of The Queen's Own Rifles of CanadaBlazonGules 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; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonIN PACE PARATUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “In peace, prepared”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 657 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationA painting of this Badge was made subsequent to the confirmation in Vol. V, page 343. |