The Princess of Wales Own Regiment

Armorial Description

The Prince of Wales' plume enfiled in the coronet of a princess, resting on a waving scroll bearing the motto ICH DIEN. Surmounting the coronet, and shaded by the tips of the drooping plume a circle with the regimental motto NUNQUAM CEDE in relief. Above the circle a beaver, and within, the letters PWOR.

Official Abbreviation: PWOR

Motto: Nunquam Cede (Never Yield)

Battle Honours (19)

Early History

SOUTH AFRICA, 1900 First World War

Honourary Distinction: The Badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders with the year-dates 1944-1945 emblazoned on the Colours.

Order of Precedence: 8

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Non-Commissioned Member

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