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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 507
Badge of the Canadian Forces Network Operations CentreBlazonPer fess Azure and Argent two pallets counterchanged, overall a sword between two lightning flashes all in bend sinister Or; SymbolismBlue and white (heraldic Argent) are the traditional colours of the Communications and Electronics Branch. The alternating pattern of the colours symbolizes the exchange of data and the idea of territory. This also represents the globe and the role played by CFNOC in its protection. The sword represents the roles of defence and the protection of networks against cyber-threats, while the lightning bolts indicate communication and electronic networks. |
MottoBlazonPUGNARE CONTRA RETICULA; SymbolismMeaning “Fight the networks”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2711 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |