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Montreal, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 320
Badge of the 5 Area Support GroupBlazonAzure a castle within an orle of nine fleurs-de-lis Argent; SymbolismThe colour blue and the fleurs-de-lis are drawn from the badge of Land Force Quebec Area (LFQA). These elements represent the connection between 5 Area Support Group (5 ASG) and LFQA, to which the 5 ASG provides the support services needed to function. The nine fleurs-de-lis symbolize the services offered by 5 ASG. The castle represents the unification of all of the support services needed to ensure the well-being of the members of LFQA. The three towers symbolize the Area Support Units: Valcartier, Saint-Jean and Montreal. |
MottoBlazonSERVIR AVEC HONNEUR ET PERSÉVÉRANCE; SymbolismSERVIR AVEC HONNEUR ET PERSÉVÉRANCE, meaning “To serve with honour and perseverance.” |
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)Not applicable PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |