- The Governor General of Canada
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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