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Oromocto, New Brunswick
Confirmation of a Badge
January 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 245
Badge of the Canadian Army Trials and Evaluations UnitBlazonArgent within a sprocket Vert a pair of calipers its points in chief Sable, on a chief Gules two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or, all within the Badge Frame for Miscellaneous Units; SymbolismThe swords refer to the Canadian Army. The tracked vehicle sprocket is representative of the items which the Unit must test for the Canadian Army. The calipers represent the many measurements taken during a trial. |
MottoBlazonDE ARMIS VERITAS; SymbolismThis Latin expression means “Truth about arms.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Canadian Army Trials and Evaluations Unit, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the name of the Land Force Trials and Evaluation Unit in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, page 178, 1 July 2001. |