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Edmonton, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
January 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 397
Badge of the Land Force Western AreaBlazonVert between two ears of wheat issuant in base Or the head of a big horn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in trian aspect proper; SymbolismThe ram's head (from the sinister supporter of the Arms of British Columbia) and the green field draw on the heritage of the previous Canadian Army Western Command. The ears of wheat recall the prairies and were also a part of the Western Command badge. |
MottoBlazonPACE PARATUS AD ARMA; SymbolismMeaning "In peace prepared for war". |