The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada

Armorial Description

The Arabic numberal 2 encircled by a scroll inscribed QUEEN'S OWN RIFLES OF CANADA the scroll surmounted by the Crown. Joined to the base of the scroll and clasped with a bucklem, a ribbon scroll bearing the motto IN PACE PARATUS. The whole superimposed on a maple leaf.

Official Abbreviation: QOR of C

Motto: In Pace Paratus (In peace prepared)

Battle Honours (43)

Early History

First World War

Second World War

Colonel-in-Chief: HRH Princess Alexandra

Authorized Marches:
Quick March: The Buffs
Double Past: Money Musk

Regimental Headquarters:
The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Moss Park Armoury
130 Queen St E.
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 1R9

Order of Precedence: 3

Options:

Visit the Official QOR Home Page.
Regimental History of the Queens Own Rifles.
Regimental Alliances of the Queens Own Rifles.
Tactics of the Queens Own Rifles.
The Queens Own Rifles Regimental Band.
The Queens Own Rifles on a jump.

Please direct any questions to John Wilmot (jwilmot@comnet.ca).

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