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Land Force Command

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

Badge of Land Force Command

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Blazon

Badge

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

Motto

VIGILAMUS PRO TE;


Symbolism

Badge

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

Motto

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