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Toronto, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
October 4, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 434
Badge of The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment) (RCAC)BlazonOn an escutcheon Argent the inscription QUEEN’S RANGERS 1ST AMER.NS Argent fimbriated Sable, the shield ensigned by the Royal Crown and within a wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks proper. SymbolismThe Crown represents service to the Sovereign. The shield and the words “QUEEN’S RANGERS 1ST AMERNS.” are in memory of the Loyalist military unit formed during the American Revolutionary War. The roses, thistles and shamrocks represent the English, Scottish and Irish composition of the Queen’s Rangers. |
MottoBlazonPRISTINAE VIRTUTIS MEMORES; SymbolismMeaning “Mindful of our ancient valour”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 691 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |