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Land Force Western Area

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

Badge of the Land Force Western Area

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Blazon

Badge

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

Motto

PACE PARATUS AD ARMA;


Symbolism

Badge

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

Meaning "In peace prepared for war".