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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 107
Badge of the Canada CommandBlazonPer pale erablé Argent and Gules, dexter a dragon rampant sinister a wyvern erect both respectant counterchanged. SymbolismThe dragon represents power, wisdom and shrewdness. The wyvern represents valour and protection. Red and white are the national colours of Canada, and the maple leaves in the division line symbolize service to Canada and military fortitude. |
MottoBlazonPROTEGIMUS ET DEFENDIMUS; SymbolismMeaning “We protect and we defend”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 586 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterBarbara Saville CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |