- The Governor General of Canada
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The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 248
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Blazon
Badge
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;
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. “THE QUEEN’S OWN RIFLES OF CANADA” is the regimental title, and “IN PACE PARATUS” is the motto of the regiment.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “In peace, prepared”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 22, 2014, in Volume 148, page 657 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
A painting of this Badge was made subsequent to the confirmation in Vol. V, page 343.