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Tactics School

Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
May 10, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 392

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Blazon

Badge

Argent three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Gules surmounted in saltire by a sword proper hilted Vert and a quill Argent penned Vert;

Motto

TACTICA;


Symbolism

Badge

The red maple leaves on white identify the school as a Canadian unit. The sword indicates that it is an army unit, an idea reinforced by the green hilt. The quill is a symbol of the School's educational mission.

Motto

Meaning "Tactics".


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 691 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military