The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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Proof and Experimental Test Establishment

Nicolet, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 1994
Vol. II, p. 423

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Blazon

Badge

Azure a cannon ball Sable within a fixed calliper Argent issuant palewise from the hub of a cog-wheel in perspective Or the whole within a bordure simulating a rifle bore proper;

Motto

QUALITAS EX EXPERIENTIA. This Latin phrase means "Quality from experience".


Symbolism

In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 5, 2013, in Volume 147, page 4 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military