- The Governor General of Canada
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Land Force Western Area
Edmonton, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
January 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 397
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Blazon
Badge
Vert between two ears of wheat issuant in base Or the head of a big horn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in trian aspect proper;
Motto
PACE PARATUS AD ARMA;
Symbolism
Badge
The ram's head (from the sinister supporter of the Arms of British Columbia) and the green field draw on the heritage of the previous Canadian Army Western Command. The ears of wheat recall the prairies and were also a part of the Western Command badge.
Motto
Meaning "In peace prepared for war".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 429 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military