The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Kingston, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 210
Motto of the Canadian Forces Joint Support GroupBlazonAzure on lines of latitude and longitude within five large links connected by five small links, a maple leaf Or; SymbolismThe badge represents the separate functions of engineering, logistics, military police, health care and vehicle and equipment maintenance joined together to support operations anywhere on the globe. The maple leaf symbolizes that this is a Canadian unit. |
MottoBlazonPRAESIDIO VIRIBUS; SymbolismMeaning "Supporting the Forces". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of Canadian Forces Joint Support Group in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, page 210, 1 March 2002. |