41 (Alberta) Service Battalion, Canadian Army

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41 (ALBERTA) SERVICE BATTALION, CANADIAN ARMY

Official blazon

Badge: Argent a Conestoga wagon, in base a wild rose issuant therefrom two ears of wheat proper, a chief indented Azure.
Motto: VITÆ VENA IN CERTAMINE PROELII.

Origin/meaning

The white peaks refer to the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the province in which the unit is located. The wild rose is the provincial flower. The ears of wheat represent the prairie region of the province. The wagon was a vehicle used for combat service support during the early history of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. The Motto translates as “The lifeblood in battle”. Unfortunately we have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms yet.

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