Badge of the Canadian Defence Academy
Badge of the Canadian Defence Academy
Blazon
Azure a quill and a sword in saltire Or, in chief an open book Argent bound Or each page charged with a maple leaf Gules;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of the Canadian Defence Academy
Blazon
PER SCIENTIAM VIRES;
Symbolism
Meaning "Strength through knowledge".
