- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Army
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
November 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 77
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Blazon
Badge
Two Crusader’s swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or surmounted by a maple leaf Gules;
Motto
VIGILAMUS PRO TE;
Symbolism
Badge
The Crusader’s swords symbolize the military heritage of the Canadian Army, while the maple leaf represents loyalty to Canada.
Motto
This Latin phrase means "We stand on guard for thee".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 24, 2012, in Volume 146, page 749 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The recipient's emblems were originally approved in the name of Land Force Command in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, page 400, 1 March 1998. A badge was subsequently approved for this recipient in Volume VI, page 212.