- The Governor General of Canada
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Land Force Central Area Training Centre
Meaford, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 508
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Blazon
Badge
Gules a coyote howling statant on a base of earth proper;
Motto
EXCELSIOR;
Symbolism
Badge
The Land Force Central Area Training Centre is located in Meaford, Ontario, where coyotes are often seen. Coyotes are swift, tough and wily and possess extremely well developed senses of hearing and smell. This animal has been informally used for many years to identify the Centre.
Motto
Meaning “Always upward”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 23, 2010, in Volume 144, page 2711 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military