Badge of the 5th Canadian Division Training Centre
Badge of the 5th Canadian Division Training Centre
Blazon
Murrey four bars wavy abaised, overall an open book Argent bound Or surmounting two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or;
Symbolism
The open book represents training and the pursuit of knowledge. The crossed swords are taken from the badge of the Canadian Army. The wavy white bars represent the sea and the maritime location of the Centre. The four bars represent the Atlantic provinces. Dark red is the colour of the 5th Canadian Division.
Motto of the 5th Canadian Division Training Centre
Blazon
SUSTENTANS MILITEM ATLANTICUM;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Supporting the Atlantic soldier”.
