Arms of The Army Cadet League of Canada
Arms of The Army Cadet League of Canada
Blazon
Argent 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;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of The Army Cadet League of Canada
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet erablé Or a dexter arm in armour embowed Argent the naked hand proper grasping a maple sapling Or;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of The Army Cadet League of Canada
Blazon
HODIE NOBIS CRAS VOBIS;
Symbolism
Meaning “Today, our cause; tomorrow, yours”, this phrase implies tradition maintained from one generation to another.
Supporters of The Army Cadet League of Canada
Blazon
On 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;
Symbolism
The 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.
