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Kingston, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
October 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 273
Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational 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, communication, 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; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Supporting the forces”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 657 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald (2002), 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. |