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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
March 31, 1995
Vol. III, p. 8
Arms of The Army Cadet League of CanadaBlazonArgent two swords in saltire Argent fimbriated Gules hilted and pommelled Or surmounted by a maple leaf Gules veined Or all within an orle of twelve maple leaves stems inward Gules; SymbolismThe white shield, bearing a maple leaf and crossed broad swords, alludes to a central Canadian entity with direct connection to the military. The twelve smaller maple leaves show singleness of purpose but at the Branch level. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet erablé Or a dexter arm in armour embowed Argent the naked hand proper grasping a maple sapling Or; SymbolismThe crown of golden maple leaves shows the worth and stature of the League’s undertaking. The knightly armoured forearm is a sign for honour, strength and soldierly experience behind the hand that has been entrusted with and sustains the youth of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, represented by the gold maple branch. |
MottoBlazonHODIE NOBIS CRAS VOBIS; SymbolismMeaning “Today, our cause; tomorrow, yours”, this phrase implies tradition maintained from one generation to another. |
SupportersBlazonOn a grassy mound set with maple seeds Or dexter a young lion sinister a young lionness both Argent semé of ermine spots Gules each guardant and gorged with a collar of pine Vert and pine cones Or; SymbolismThe green grassy mound with maple seeds portrays the homeland which has brought forth the youth and for which they stand. The colour white of the supporters connotes a “clean slate” which has yet to be impressed upon, and the red ermine spots show their noble nature. The royal fur of ermine also gives the cadets a sense of their identity, acting for Canada. The collars of green pine signify the outdoor training advocated by the League and the gold pine cones show its worth. |
Flag of The Army Cadet League of CanadaBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of The Army Cadet League of CanadaBlazonWithin an orle of twelve swords hilts inwards a sun in splendour Or charged with a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe swords represent the provinces and territories of Canada and allude to the spirit of those who support the Army Cadets. The sun symbolizes striving for excellence, and the maple leaf at the centre of the sun is a traditional symbol of Canada. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3592 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert McColgan and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Létourneau CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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