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Cadet Camp Borden

Borden, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
August 15, 1989
Vol. I, p. 32

Badge of Cadet Camp Borden

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Blazon

Badge

Azure a demi-sun in splendour Or issuant in chief, overall the figure of Icarus proper vested and with wings displayed Argent;

Motto

DISCERE EST COGNOSCERE;


Symbolism

Badge

The figure of Icarus flying towards the sun signifies that determination and courage must be tempered with knowledge if goals are to be achieved.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Learning is understanding”.