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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 285
Badge of the Canadian Special Operations Forces CommandBlazonGules a V-42 fighting knife proper; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonVIAM INVENIEMUS; SymbolismVIAM INVENIEMUS, meaning “We shall find a way”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Stephen Haughn, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |