Skip to main content

Land Force Command

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 400

Badge of Land Force Command
Badge of Land Force Command

Badge of Land Force Command

Blazon

Upon two Crusader’s swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or a maple leaf Gules;

Symbolism

The Crusader’s swords symbolize the military heritage of Land Force Command, while the maple leaf represents loyalty to Canada.

Motto of Land Force Command

Blazon

VIGILAMUS PRO TE;

Symbolism

Meaning "We stand on guard for thee", a line from the National Anthem.

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 Land Force Command

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher

* Not available / Non disponible

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The recipient's emblems were subsequently recorded in the name of the Canadian Army in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VI, page 77, 15 November 2011.