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32 Service Battalion

Toronto, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 20, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 484

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Blazon

Badge

Vert a representation of Casa Loma issuant from the base Argent;

Motto

SERVIRE CUM GLORIA;


Symbolism

Badge

Casa Loma is a distinctive landmark in Toronto, where the battalion is located. The green colour is taken from the badge of the 32 Canadian Brigade Group and represents the affiliation between the group and the battalion.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “To serve with pride”.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 3, 2015, in Volume 149, page 2338 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of the 25 (Toronto) Service Battalion (1983) and the 32 Service Battalion, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military