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3 Canadian Support Unit

Oromocto, New Brunswick
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 40

Badge of 3 Canadian Support Unit
Badge of 3 Canadian Support Unit

Badge of 3 Canadian Support Unit

Blazon

Argent upon a base wavy Or edged Vert a dragon rampant Vert its under belly and under neck Or and triple-headed of an eagle lion and dolphin also Or;

Symbolism

The sandy base recalls the unit’s service in the Middle East, while the dragon with three heads refers to the unit’s role of supporting Canada’s maritime, land and air forces.

Motto of 3 Canadian Support Unit

Blazon

AGIR;

Symbolism

Meaning “To act”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3517 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the Badge of 3 Canadian Support Unit Letters patent confirming the Badge of 3 Canadian Support Unit

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of 3 Canadian Support Group in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, page 411, 1 May 1998.