37 Service Battalion

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St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 367

Badge of the 37 Service Battalion
Badge of the 37 Service Battalion
 
Badge of the 37 Service Battalion

Badge of the 37 Service Battalion

Blazon

Per bend sinister Azure and Gules a bend sinister Or, overall a moose’s head couped proper;

Symbolism

This arrangement of blue, yellow and red is found on other service battalion badges. The moose head represents both New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, as moose are found in abundance in these provinces.

Motto

Blazon

NULLI SECUNDUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Second to none”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Badge of the 37 Service BattalionLetters patent approving the Badge of the 37 Service Battalion

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the 37 Service Battalion, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Melissa Aberin

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution