6th Canadian Division (Canadian Army Pacific Force), Canadian Army

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6TH CANADIAN DIVISION (CANADIAN ARMY PACIFIC FORCE), CANADIAN ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of the 6th Canadian Division (Canadian Army Pacific Force), Canadian Army

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The Canadian Army Pacific Force was to be made up of Volunteers from all Canadian Divisions for the War Against Japan forming the 6th Division. However Japan capitulated before this Force was ready. The Colours symbolised the five Canadian Divisions with the addition of a Black Segment representing the independent Armoured Brigades.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons