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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 346
Badge of the 36 Service BattalionBlazonArgent in base a barrulet wavy Azure, overall an osprey rising grasping in its claws a fish proper; SymbolismThe osprey is the provincial bird of Nova Scotia, where the battalion is located. The wavy stripes are found on the badges of the battalion’s predecessor units. |
MottoBlazonVOCATIONI RESPONDERE PARATI SEMPER; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Always ready to respond to the call”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLara Claire Berry CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |