Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

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Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 174

Badge of the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre
Badge of the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre
 
Badge of the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

Badge of the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

Blazon

Gules a demi ancient Greek warrior proper, the whole encircled by an annulus Sable fimbriated and inscribed ARGONAUT ACSTC • CIÉCA ARGONAUT in letters Or;

Symbolism

The ancient Greek warrior refers to the name of Argonaut ACSTC, taken from the legend of Jason and his search for the Golden Fleece. The warriors on his ship, the Argo, were called Argonauts. The leadership of Jason and his perseverance in attaining his goal are appropriate qualities for the association of his legend with the Army Cadet Summer Training Centre.

Motto

Blazon

EXCELLENTIA;

Symbolism

Meaning "Excellence".

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.

Approval of the Badge of the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Unit, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Military Institution