The Brockville Rifles

Armorial Description

A Maltese cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre of the cross an oval annulus inscribed THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES; within the annulus a bugle with strings and tassels; the regimental battle honours approved for emblazonment are inscribed upon the arms of the Cross as follows: upon the upper arm AMIENS; upon the lower arm PURSUIT TO MONS.

Official Abbreviation: Brock Rif

Motto: Semper Paratus (Always ready)

Battle Honours (4)

First World War

Second World War

Honourary Distinction: The badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, emblazoned on the drums.

Order of Precedence: 15

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Today in Military History

November 17

1859:

The Canadian Grenadier Guards: Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense (Evil be to him who evil thinks)

1887:

On this day in 1887, Bernard Law Montgomery, British general and one of the most formidable Allied commanders of the war, as well as one of the most disliked, is born in London.

1914:

End of the first Battle of Ypres: stationary warfare now the rule

1951:

HILL 227, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 19 Nov 51)

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