The Unit Crest
The crest of 1 Svc Bn (seen above) was selected after many years of discussion in 1978. The badge depicts a Dall Ram’s head against the battalion flag oriented diagonally inside a ceremonial Canadian Forces Unit crest. The Dall Ram is indigenous to Alberta and it was selected to represent the “Army of the West” many years ago by Major General F.F. Worthington.
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