Land Force Western Area

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Edmonton, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
January 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 397

Badge of the Land Force Western Area
Badge of the Land Force Western Area
 
Badge of the Land Force Western Area

Badge of the Land Force Western Area

Blazon

Vert between two ears of wheat issuant in base Or the head of a big horn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in trian aspect proper;

Symbolism

The 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.

Motto

Blazon

PACE PARATUS AD ARMA;

Symbolism

Meaning "In peace prepared for war".

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 429 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Badge of the Land Force Western Area

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution