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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 110
Badge of the Canadian Operational Support CommandBlazonTierced in pairle Azure, Gules and Bleu Celeste, in chief a terrestrial globe, issuant from the base three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Or; SymbolismThe three-part division of the field symbolizes the three environments of the Canadian Forces – sea, land and air – using the colours traditionally associated with them. The globe highlights the Command's mission, which is to provide effective and efficient operational support to all operations, whether domestic, continental or expeditionary. The three maple leaves on one stem represents service to Canada and the support and sustainment provided to other Canadian Forces Commands. |
MottoBlazonCUM HONORE SUSTINEMUS; SymbolismMeaning “We support with honour”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterBarbara Saville CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |