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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 417
Badge of the Special Operations Basic QualificationBlazonAn arrowhead proper charged with a maple leaf Gules overall a V-42 fighting knife proper; SymbolismThe spearhead takes the shape of the First Special Service Force badge. It is a recognized symbol of special operations forces and it establishes a link to the past, The V-42 fighting knife is a recognized symbol of special operations forces. The maple leaf represents Canada. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3683 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Stuart Hartnell, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |