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Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 174

Badge of the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

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Blazon

Badge

Gules a demi ancient Greek warrior proper, the whole encircled by an annulus Sable fimbriated and inscribed ARGONAUT ACSTC • CIÉCA ARGONAUT in letters Or;

Motto

EXCELLENTIA;


Symbolism

Badge

The ancient Greek warrior refers to the name of Argonaut ACSTC, taken from the legend of Jason and his search for the Golden Fleece. The warriors on his ship, the Argo, were called Argonauts. The leadership of Jason and his perseverance in attaining his goal are appropriate qualities for the association of his legend with the Army Cadet Summer Training Centre.

Motto

Meaning "Excellence".