- The Governor General of Canada
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Land Force Command
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 400
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Blazon
Badge
Upon two Crusader’s swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or a maple leaf Gules;
Motto
VIGILAMUS PRO TE;
Symbolism
Badge
The Crusader’s swords symbolize the military heritage of Land Force Command, while the maple leaf represents loyalty to Canada.
Motto
Meaning "We stand on guard for thee", a line from the National Anthem.
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 available / Non disponible
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The recipient's emblems were subsequently recorded in the name of the Canadian Army in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VI, page 77, 15 November 2011.