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Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 734
Badge of the 5th Canadian Division Training CentreBlazonMurrey four bars wavy abaised, overall an open book Argent bound Or surmounting two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonSUSTENTANS MILITEM ATLANTICUM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Supporting the Atlantic soldier”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 896 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald (2001), and the Department of National Defence (2017), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterWendy Quirt CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |