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Canadian Special Operations Forces Command

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 285

Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command

Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command

Blazon

Gules a V-42 fighting knife proper;

Symbolism

The V-42 fighting knife, originally used by members of the Canadian-American First Special Service Force, represents the nature of Special Operations as conducted by CANSOFCOM: agile, stealthy and lethal; anywhere, any time. The red background represents Canada and is evocative of action, confidence, courage and vitality.

Motto of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command

Blazon

VIAM INVENIEMUS;

Symbolism

VIAM INVENIEMUS, meaning “We shall find a way”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command

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