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Wainwright, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
February 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 171
Badge of the Land Force Western Area Training CentreBlazonVert two ears of wheat, their stalks in saltire, in chief a bighorn sheep's head in trian aspect Or, 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 WESTERN AREA TRAINING CENTRE - CENTRE D'INSTRUCTION DU SECTEUR OUEST 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 members of the Forces. The bighorn sheep and ears of wheat, recalling the prairies, are taken from the Land Force Western Area badge created in 1998. The ram's head (from the sinister supporter of the arms of British Columbia) and the green field draw on the heritage of the former Canadian Army Western Command. |
MottoBlazonEXCELLENTIA; SymbolismMeaning "Excellence". |
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 the Unit, assisted by Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |