The Viceregal Lion
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1 Area Support Group

Edmonton, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 318

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Blazon

Badge

Vert a wooden fort in chief a ram’s head caboshed Or;

Motto

WE ENABLE SUCCESS;


Symbolism

Badge

The fort represents Fort Edmonton, the ram’s head symbolizes the army in western Canada, and green represents the area of western Canada that the unit supports.

Motto

Not applicable


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 2008, in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not applicable

Painter
Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military