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36 Canadian Brigade Group

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
May 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 405

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Blazon

Badge

Vert four bars wavy abased Argent;

Motto

ATLANTICUS FORTIS;


Symbolism

Badge

The symbol is derived from that used by Eastern Command from the mid-1940's until the mid-1960's. The four wavy bars represent the four Atlantic provinces.

Motto

Meaning "Atlantic strength".


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