The statue dates from 1793 and represents the 18th century West Yorkshire Regiment drummer. The West Yorkshire Regiment and the RMR, both 14th battalions have a very close relationship and are sister regiments. This statue was presented to the RMR in 1925 in representation of this close relationship. The statue mysteriously disappeared in 1956 while accompanying the RMR to Valcartier, but was recovered in 1981. A replica had been produced in the meantime, and that replica was given to the RSM upon the safe return of the original.
Use
The statue is meant to preside at formal occasions, placed in front of the Commanding Officer
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Engraving
Location
Front top plaque
Transcription
PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL MONTREAL REGIMENT BY THE OFFICERS OF THE 1ST, 2ND, 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH BATTNS AND THE DEPOT THE WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT (THE PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN) JUNE 1925
Language
English
Type
Engraving
Location
Front bottom plaque
Transcription
ABDUCTED BY HOSTILE ELEMENTS / CAMP VALCARTIER 1956 / RESCUED AND RETURNED BY THE R 22e R MUSEUM / CITADEL, QUEBEC, 1981(...?)
