- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 343
[ previous page ]
Blazon
Badge
Gules the numeral “2” Or all within an annulus Vert edged and inscribed 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;
Motto
IN PACE PARATUS;
Symbolism
Badge
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. “QUEEN’S OWN RIFLES OF CANADA” is a form of the regimental title, and “IN PACE PARATUS” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto
Meaning “In peace prepared”.