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Special Operations Basic Qualification

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 417

Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification
Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification

Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification

Blazon

An arrowhead proper charged with a maple leaf Gules overall a V-42 fighting knife proper;

Symbolism

The 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.

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 Special Operations Basic Qualification Letters patent approving the Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification Letters patent approving the Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification Letters patent approving the Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification

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