The Viceregal Lion
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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

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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.