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Kingston, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 231
Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support GroupBlazonAzure a maple leaf environed by five large links connected by five small links and surmounting lines of latitude and longitude Or, all within the Badge Frame for Miscellaneous Formations/Groups; SymbolismThese elements represent the separate functions of engineering, logistics, communication, military police, health care and vehicle and equipment maintenance joined together to support Canadian Armed Forces operations anywhere on the globe. The maple leaf indicates the unit’s Canadian identity. |
MottoBlazonPRAESIDIO VIRIBUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Supporting the forces.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |