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37 Canadian Brigade Group
Moncton, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
December 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 191
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Blazon
Badge
Vert two bendlets wavy Argent between in chief a Viking long ship Or shields and sail Argent and in base a lymphad oars in action Or sail and pennons Argent;
Motto
UNITI VALENTIORES;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge represents both of the provinces in the Brigade's area of responsibility. New Brunswick is symbolized by the galley from the provincial arms, while Newfoundland is represented by the Viking long ship. The wavy lines symbolize the sea between the two provinces. The green indicates that the Brigade is a land based unit.
Motto
Meaning "United we are stronger".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military