- The Governor General of Canada
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41 Service Battalion
Calgary, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 365
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a Conestoga wagon, in base a wild rose issuant therefrom two ears of wheat proper, a chief indented Azure;
Motto
VITÆ VENA IN CERTAMINE PROELII;
Symbolism
Badge
The white peaks refer to the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the province in which the unit is located. The wild rose is the provincial flower. The ears of wheat represent the prairie region of the province. The wagon was a vehicle used for combat service support during the early history of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “The lifeblood in battle”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 14, 2015, in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the 41 Service Battalion and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military