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Meaford, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 508
Badge of the Land Force Central Area Training CentreBlazonGules a coyote howling statant on a base of earth proper; SymbolismThe Land Force Central Area Training Centre is located in Meaford, Ontario, where coyotes are often seen. Coyotes are swift, tough and wily and possess extremely well developed senses of hearing and smell. This animal has been informally used for many years to identify the Centre. |
MottoBlazonEXCELSIOR; SymbolismMeaning “Always upward”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2711 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |