Traditions
The Regiment's motto is Ancora Imparo which is attributed to Michelangelo and translates as "I am still learning", which is also the University's motto. Members of the Regiment wear an Academic Blue (or Cambridge Blue) lanyard which signifies the unit's link with Monash University, which in turn adopted many of the traditions of Cambridge University. The Regimental badge is backed by a red 'aura' which signifies the alliance of MONUR with the British Army's Light Infantry, now amalgamated into The Rifles.
MONUR enjoys a healthy rivalry with its larger counterpart, MUR. All new inductees to the Officer Cadet's Mess (named in honour of Lieutenant David Sabben MG) are required to denounce any allegiance to the sister unit.
The mascot of MONUR is a black sheep (ram) indicative of the status and culture of the Regiment as a historical formation within MUR. The mascot of MONUR's Cadet Company is 'The Muppet' with the worthiest Officer Cadet guarding this revered figure at all times.
MONUR's Regimental quick march is "Imperial Echoes", which was composed by Arnold Safroni in 1913 and used as the signature tune of the BBC Newsreel feature during WWII.
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