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Trenton, Ontario
Confirmation of a change of name
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 401
Badge of the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and NuclearBlazonPurpure a grenade enflamed between three inverted triangles conjoined at their points Or charged dexter with the nuclear radiation hazard symbol sinister with the biological hazard symbol and in base with the chemical hazard symbol all Sable; SymbolismThe purple colour has long been used to represent joint forces units. The grenade refers to the role of the unit in providing general and select close support services to domestic and international operations undertaken by the Canadian Forces. The triangles containing symbols represent hazards. The three symbols within the triangles were developed in the latter part of the 20th century for nuclear, biological and chemical hazards. |
MottoBlazonNUNQUAM NONPARATI; SymbolismMeaning “Never unprepared”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, based on a concept from the unit, and assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterBarbara Saville CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved in the name of the Canadian Forces Joint Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Company on 10 May 2004, and recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, p. 385. |