11 JUNE 1910, Page 21

THE GIBRALTAR REGIMENTAL MOTTO.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] Sur,—It has been suggested that the motto Montis insignia Calpe borne on the colours of certain regiments in com- memoration of the defence of Gibraltar, 1779-1783, is incorrect, and that the correct form would be Montis insignia Calpes. Both readings have supporting authority, and you might consider the question worthy of mention in your pages.—I