The Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's Own)

Armorial Description

On a wreath of thistles, the Cross of St. Andrew, charged in the centre with a maple leaf, both interfacing an annulus inscribed with the motto CARRY ON; upon a second annulus placed on the centre of the maple leaf and inscribed BELGIUM FRANCE 1916-1919, a unicom's head couped and gorged with an antique crown chained, and resting on an heraldic wreath; on the upper and lower bends of the wreath and resting on the arms of the Cross two scrolls, the upper inscribed TORONTO and the lower SCOTTISH.

Official Abbreviation: Tor Scot R

Motto: Carry On

Battle Honours (37)

First World War

Second World War

Colonel-in-Chief: Prince Charles

Authorized Marches:
Quick March: Blue Bonnets Over The Border

Regimental Headquarters:
The Toronto Scottish Regiment
70 Birmingham Street
Toronto, ON, M8V 3W6

Order of Precedence: 47

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