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Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 421

Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service
Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

Blazon

Argent a thunderbird’s head Argent embellished Sable and Gules environed by two branches of laurel Vert;

Symbolism

The thunderbird’s head evokes the unit’s role of providing protection, wise counsel and direction. The laurel branches symbolize the quest for excellence.

Motto of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

Blazon

VIRTUS • OFFICIUM • VERITAS;

Symbolism

Meaning “Excellence, duty, truth”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3683 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

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