Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 1, 1999
Vol. IV, p. 18

Badge of the Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre
Badge of the Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre
 
Badge of the Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre

Badge of the Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre

Blazon

In front of four flashes of lightning two in saltire surmounting two in cross Gules a raven Sable all within an annulus Sable inscribed ELECTRONIC WARFARE CENTRE · CENTRE DE GUERRE ÉLECTRONIQUE in letters Or;

Symbolism

The flashes of lightning represent electronic technology. The raven, being a highly intelligent bird, represents the ability to use this technology for defensive and offensive purposes.

Motto

Blazon

MENS ET MEMORIA;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means "Intellect and Recollection".

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.

Approval of the Badge of the Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Unit, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Military Institution