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Valcartier, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
December 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 170
Badge of the Land Force Quebec Area Training CentreBlazonAzure on a fleur-de-lis 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 CENTRE D'INSTRUCTION DU SECTEUR DU QUÉBEC • QUEBEC AREA TRAINING CENTRE in letters Or; SymbolismThe open book represents training and the pursuit of knowledge. The crossed swords are a reference to the Land Force Command which serves regular and reserve members of the Forces. The fleur-de-lis is the principal emblem on the Land Force Quebec Area badge, which was created in 1995. It represents the region. |
MottoBlazonAPPRENDRE INSTRUIRE EXCELLER; SymbolismMeaning "To learn, to study, to excel". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 517 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 CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |