31 Service Battalion, Canadian Army

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31 SERVICE BATTALION, CANADIAN ARMY

Official blazon

Badge: Per bend Azure and Gules a bend Or, overall an arrowhead Argent charged with a maple leaf Gules.
Motto: BELLUM EST CRAS.

Origin/meaning

This arrangement of blue, yellow and red is found on other service battalion badges. The arrowhead and maple leaf are taken from the badge of the 31 Canadian Brigade Group and represent the affiliation between the group and the 31 Service Battalion. The Motto translates as “The war is tomorrow”.

The badge was approved by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on April 15, 2014. Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/

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