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Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
February 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 169
Badge of the Land Force Atlantic Area Training CentreBlazonVert four bars wavy abaised, overall an open book Argent bound Or surmounting two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or, the whole encircled by an annulus Sable fimbriated and inscribed ATLANTIC AREA TRAINING CENTRE • CENTRE D'INSTRUCTION DU SECTEUR ATLANTIQUE in letters Or; SymbolismThe open book represents training and the pursuit of knowledge. The crossed swords are a reference to the Land Force Command serving both regular and reserve forces, with the army connection reinforced with the use of green. The wavy white bars represent the sea and the maritime location of the area served. The four wavy green lines represent the four Atlantic provinces. |
MottoBlazonSUSTENTANS MILITEM ATLANTICUM; SymbolismMeaning "Supporting the Atlantic soldier". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |