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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The 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. The Motto translates as “Mindful of our ancient valour”.
The Badge was approved by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on October 4, 2004.
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THE QUEEN'S YORK RANGERS (1ST AMERICAN REGIMENT) (RCAC), CANADIAN ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of the The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment) (RCAC), Canadian Army

Official blazon

Badge: On 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.
Motto: PRISTINAE VIRTUTIS MEMORES.

Origin/meaning

The 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. The Motto translates as “Mindful of our ancient valour”.

The Badge was approved by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on October 4, 2004.

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