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Kingston, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
July 1, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 320
Badge of the Canadian Defence AcademyBlazonAzure a quill and a sword in saltire Or, in chief an open book Argent bound Or each page charged with a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe book represents knowledge; the maple leaf, service to Canada; the sword, the profession of arms; and the quill, professional discourse and the creation of new knowledge. |
MottoBlazonPER SCIENTIAM VIRES; SymbolismMeaning "Strength through knowledge". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 11, 2005 in Volume 139, page 2036 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concepts of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |